Nationwide Logo
Insurance & Personal Finance Articles
  • Get a Quote
Insurance & Personal Finance Articles
Insurance & Personal Finance Articles
  • Home
    • Home
    • Buying / Selling
    • Maintenance
    • Renting
    • Safety
    • Technology & Trends
    Woman works at a desk.

    Contractor Fraud: Scams, Warning Signs and Prevention Tips

    Blue hose sitting on grass

    How to Prepare Your Home for Spring: Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

    Hands holding tablet e-reader

    10 Smart Home Devices for Home Automation

  • Vehicle
    • Vehicle
    • Buying / Selling
    • Classic Cars
    • Maintenance
    • Motorcycles
    • NASCAR
    • New Drivers
    • Recreational Vehicles
    • Safety
    • Technology & Trends
    Man shining a light on a car shock

    What Are Car Shocks and Struts?

    Woman driving in a car

    Top 6 Tips for Cracked Windshield Prevention and Repair

    hit and run insurance

    What to Do in a Hit-and-Run Accident

  • Business
    • Business
    • Growing
    • Starting
    • Talent Management
    people in a meeting

    What is a Business Plan and Why is it Important?

    a man carrying produce

    How to Sell at a Farmers Market

    a red pickup truck

    10 Tips for Buying a Business Car

  • My Money
    • My Money
    • Estate Planning
    • Planning Retirement
    • Saving & Spending
    Man following his GPS in a car

    How to Make Extra Money: The 13 Best Side Hustles

    Happy family couple clients meeting african american financial consultant lawyer bank worker. Smiling married spouse buyers discussing contract details before signing, loan mortgage credit concept.

    Using annuities in trusts

    Two senior citizens discuss Medicare FAQs.

    Medicare Questions – Answering the Most FAQ

  • Family & Life
    • Family & Life
    • College
    • Empty Nester
    • Growing Your Family
    • Marriage
    • Moving
    • New Drivers
    • New Job
    • On Your Own
    • Pets
    • Travel & Outdoors
    Man following his GPS in a car

    How to Make Extra Money: The 13 Best Side Hustles

    A man petting his dog in the living room at home.

    How to Move Your Pets into a New Home

    An aluminum boat on the shore.

    How to Paint an Aluminum Boat

  • News
Receive new blog posts via email

Enter your email below to receive occasional updates in your inbox.

Receive new blog posts via email
Nationwide Logo
Thank you for subscribing to Now from Nationwide.

Search results

  • Black dog wrapped in a blue towel

    20 Foods Poisonous to Dogs and Cats

    Pets November 16, 2020

    Certain foods that are good for humans can be dangerous and even toxic to pets – leading to a variety of health problems. Protect your dog or cat by not letting them get their paws on these dangerous foods.  Print out this handy PDF to hang on your fridge as a reminder of what foods are...

    Read more about 20 Foods Poisonous to Dogs and Cats
    Keywords:
    • Dangerous foods for cats
    • Dangerous foods for dogs
    • Dog food poisoning
    • Food poisoning in dogs
  • A man petting his dog in the living room at home.

    How to Move Your Pets into a New Home

    Family & Life February 22, 2023

    Moving to a new home can be stressful, especially for your pet. Check out these helpful tips for moving with pets.

    Read more about How to Move Your Pets into a New Home
    Keywords:
    • pet insurance
    • pets
    • traveling with pets
  • How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft

    Vehicle May 9, 2022

    If you find yourself wondering how to protect yourself from catalytic converter theft, you’re not alone. Catalytic converter theft is on the rise lately, making it a common concern among many car owners. Catalytic converter theft can also be costly and will leave your car inoperable until the catalytic converter is replaced. Here’s everything you...

    Read more about How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft
  • Person driving a car with their hand on the gear shift

    How to Keep Mice, Rats, & Other Rodents Out of Your Car

    Maintenance February 1, 2022

    Chilly days and nights prompt rodents, especially mice, to seek warmth – often under the hoods of cars. Mice in your car are more than just a nuisance, they can be dangerous. Here are some tips on how to help keep mice and other pests out of your car.¹ How do mice get in cars...

    Read more about How to Keep Mice, Rats, & Other Rodents Out of Your Car
    Keywords:
    • how to get rid of mice in car
    • how to keep mice out of your car
    • mice in car
  • woman holding chinchilla

    5 Low Maintenance Exotic Pets

    Family & Life October 11, 2021

    The phrase “exotic pets” brings up a plethora of associations, many of them negative. Illegally sourced monkeys, baby tigers, Burmese pythons let loose in the Everglades, these are just a few of the headlines that come to mind. But the truth is that these are just the most publicized examples of exotic pets. There are...

    Read more about 5 Low Maintenance Exotic Pets
    Keywords:
    • pets
  • Family with dog

    How to Prevent Your Pet from Overheating & Other Summer Safety Tips

    Pets October 14, 2019

    Do you know how to keep your pet safe when the weather heats up? Like most people, you’re likely careful to never leave pets in vehicles when it’s hot outside. But there’s more to know when it comes to keeping pets cool, comfortable, and out of danger. From vet visits to insurance coverage, it’s smart...

    Read more about How to Prevent Your Pet from Overheating & Other Summer Safety Tips
    Keywords:
    • cat
    • dog
    • heat
    • overheating
    • pet
  • Dog play biting toy

    Can Dogs Eat Turkey? Pet Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner

    Pets August 14, 2019

    On Thanksgiving Day, almost everyone with a dog or cat is faced with pets begging for what the two-legged family is eating. But can dogs have turkey? It depends. “Around this time of year, I’m asked if turkey is bad for dogs and cats, and for the most part, turkey is safe for these pets,”...

    Read more about Can Dogs Eat Turkey? Pet Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner
    Keywords:
    • Dangerous foods for dogs
  • Man petting his dog

    5 Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Pet for Your Apartment

    Pets July 10, 2019

    If you ask most people to name the best pets for apartment living, cats will be at the top of most lists. But as small-space and city living has grown in appeal, not only millennials but also downsizing seniors are looking to expand their possibilities when it comes to animal companionship. And while a cat...

    Read more about 5 Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Pet for Your Apartment
    Keywords:
    • apartment pets
  • Woman sitting on steps with dog on leash

    How to Make a Disaster Plan for Pets

    Pets June 26, 2019

    As climate changes continue on a global scale, the world is experiencing more natural disasters than ever before. In 2017, the U.S. experienced a historic year of weather and climate disasters. Experts predict that this pattern will continue and even get worse.[1] Part of being ready for a disaster means having an evacuation and preparedness...

    Read more about How to Make a Disaster Plan for Pets
    Keywords:
    • disaster planning
    • evacuation plan for pets
    • pet insurance
  • gift for dog lover

    The Purrfect Holiday Gifts for Pet Lovers

    Pets November 20, 2017

    Everyone has that someone on their holiday gift list: The person who’s head-over-heels in love with their pet. Whether it’s their dog, cat or bird, our gift guide will help make holiday shopping for your pet-lover friends easier. Unique gifts for the dog lover See how your dog views the world Gift: Dognition Price: $79...

    Read more about The Purrfect Holiday Gifts for Pet Lovers
    Keywords:
    • gifts for pet owners
    • gifts for pets
    • pet holiday gift guide
  • Black dog wrapped in a blue towel

    Puppy Proofing 101: Making Your Home Dog-Friendly

    Maintenance December 22, 2015

    You may be ready to give your new puppy lots of love and attention, but how ready is your home? Puppy proofing a house is like baby proofing. And like babies, puppies are inquisitive explorers ready to get into whatever they can without a second thought. Use this puppy-proofing guide to help keep your furry...

    Read more about Puppy Proofing 101: Making Your Home Dog-Friendly
    Keywords:
    • dog-friendly
    • how to puppy proof your house
    • puppy
    • puppy proofing
  • Woman walking dog

    Pet-Friendly Airlines: Which One Fits Your Needs?

    Pets December 16, 2014

    For pet owners who want to fly with their animals, searching airlines’ policies and restrictions may seem daunting. To make the chore easier, check out the following chart as well as the kennel and location restrictions below to find a pet airline that meets the needs of you and your pet.  Airline pet policy   Cabin,...

    Read more about Pet-Friendly Airlines: Which One Fits Your Needs?
    Keywords:
    • pet airlines
    • pet friendly airlines
    • traveling with pets
  • pampering your pet

    5 Extravagant Ways to Pamper Your Pet

    Pets April 27, 2014

    Today is national Pet Parent’s Day®, the only official day celebrating pet caregivers. You spend all year spoiling your pets and spending lavishly on them, so why not use this today as an excuse to go over the top?

    Read more about 5 Extravagant Ways to Pamper Your Pet
Nationwide logo
1-877 On Your Side® (1-877-669-6877)

Follow Us

Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • RSS
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • An Equal Housing Lender
  • FDIC

© 2023 Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Not all Nationwide affiliated companies are mutual companies, and not all Nationwide members are insured by a mutual company. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review, and approval. Products and discounts not available to all persons in all states. Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, member FINRA. Home Office: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, and Nationwide is on your side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. 

  • Privacy and Security
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Sitemap