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    Living in a First Floor Apartment: Safety, Pros, and Cons

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    Car Waxing Guide

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    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

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    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

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    Medicare Questions – Answering the Most FAQ

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    Fundamentals of Estate Planning

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  • Father Teaches Son Driving

    Safety Features to Consider When Buying a Car [Infographic]

    Buying / Selling March 9, 2021

    When it’s time to buy a new car, we all have our own ideas about what makes it the right fit. Some of us want more legroom, others want more cargo space. Then there are those who just want a killer sound system and great rims. While many of the features offered by manufacturers may...

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    The Ultimate Car Maintenance Checklist [Infographic]

    Maintenance August 6, 2020

    Staying on top of your car’s maintenance can prolong the life of your vehicle. It can also save you money by avoiding costly repairs and keep you and your family safe on the road. You don’t have to be an auto mechanic to keep your car well-maintained; all you need is a checklist and the...

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    Car Seat Requirements Cheat Sheet [Infographic]

    Growing Your Family November 20, 2019

    Rear-facing seats, forward-facing seats, booster seats – the safety guidelines all start to blend together after a while. Here’s a simple lesson to help you navigate the age requirements, weight limits and various styles of children’s car seats. All manufacturers are required to meet the same safety regulations, so regardless of how much you spend, you can rest...

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    5 Car Features to Protect You on Winter Roads [Infographic]

    Safety January 23, 2019

    With nearly 70 percent of the nation’s roads in snowy regions, the majority of Americans have had a “white-knuckle” driving experience in their past. Winter roads claim the lives of 1,300 people every year and injure 116,800, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Fortunately, new features including forward collision alerts and lane departure warnings,...

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    Buying a Car? Learn What Documents You’ll Need to Bring [Infographic]

    Buying / Selling January 22, 2019

    Buying a car has become more streamlined, making the buying process faster than ever. However, not bringing the proper documents with you can hold up a purchase. Knowing what paperwork you need to bring along when you’re buying a car can keep the process moving. In addition to your driver’s license, there are a few...

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    How to Identify a Car Leak [Infographic]

    Maintenance July 12, 2017

    Finding a leak under your car can be concerning, but it happens to everyone! So how do you know which leaks are serious and which to ignore? And better yet, how soon do you need to get it fixed? Before racing to the mechanic, check out our guide to help identify what fluid is leaking...

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    How Long Do Cars Last? How You Can Maximize Your Car’s Life Expectancy [Infographic]

    Maintenance June 10, 2017

    Around the Earth 116 times or 3 million miles. That’s how far the longest-lasting car has been driven. Proud owner Irv Gordon and his 1966 Volvo earned a Guinness World Record for this impressive feat. Does your vehicle have what it takes to do the same? It’s possible. How long do cars last? With the...

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    Classic Car Restoration: How To Restore a Classic Car [Infographic]

    Classic Cars February 3, 2017

    Check out this visual step-by-step guide to restoring your classic car.

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    It’s Time to Talk About Health Care Costs [Infographic]

    Planning Retirement January 1, 2017

    America’s workers are “terrified” of health care costs in retirement but too few are doing anything about those concerns, according to our 4th Annual Nationwide Retirement Institute Health Care Costs in Retirement survey.

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    A History of Car Safety: A Century of Automotive Innovations [Infographic]

    Safety June 25, 2014

    The evolution of car safety has been a fascinating combination of technology, information, laws, and more - making our roads safer. See how our infographic tracks other important milestones in the past century of car safety.

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    Long-Term Care Facts & Statistics [Infographic]

    Empty Nester October 3, 2013

    Planning ahead for the likelihood of needing long-term care can provide a feeling of financial security about your retirement years. Click here to learn about long-term care options. NFM-12154AO

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    What to Do if Your Car is Recalled

    Maintenance January 27, 2023

    An automotive recall can hit home, but the process may be relatively painless. It can be quite unsettling to discover that your car has been recalled. And it’s happening more than ever: There were over 400 recalls in the U.S. in 2022 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Recently, the NHTSA issued...

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    Common Car Smells and What They Mean

    Maintenance September 21, 2022

    If you’ve noticed gas, sulfur, sweet, or burning smells coming from your car that you can’t get rid of, it may be time to bring your car to a mechanic for repair. These smells could be a sign of more serious problems with your car’s engine, such as overheating. Here are some types of smells...

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    How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in Your Car

    Maintenance March 15, 2022

    How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in Your Car As awful as it is to experience a hot summer day in the car without AC, most people don’t think much about their car’s air conditioning system until it stops working. Many of us might be surprised when the cabin airflow suddenly begins to ebb,...

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    What is a Car Tune Up?

    Maintenance February 24, 2022

    Ever heard someone say their car needs a tune up? What exactly do they mean? What is a car tune up? In years past, cars used to regularly require intricate procedures wherein many engine parts were replaced, adjusted, and tuned. This extensive process was aptly referred to as a “tune up”, but it gradually became...

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