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 sitting on a couch in her apartment with a puppy on her lap

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

    Woman cuddling pet in apartment.

    How to Negotiate a Pet with Your Landlord

    woman-unpacking-a-box-in-her-kitchen

    What are the Different Types of Apartments?

  • Vehicle
    • Vehicle
    • Buying / Selling
    • Classic Cars
    • Maintenance
    • Motorcycles
    • NASCAR
    • New Drivers
    • Recreational Vehicles
    • Safety
    • Technology & Trends
    car recall

    What to Do if Your Car is Recalled

    Various items in an emergency car kit.

    9 Items to Include in an Emergency Car Kit

    A woman smiling while leaning out of an open car door.

    First-Time Car Buyer’s Guide: Tips and Tools

  • 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
    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

    Photo of a financial advisor working with a mature couple in an office.

    Fundamentals of Estate Planning

  • Family & Life
    • Family & Life
    • College
    • Empty Nester
    • Growing Your Family
    • Marriage
    • Moving
    • New Drivers
    • New Job
    • On Your Own
    • Pets
    • Travel & Outdoors
    An aluminum boat on the shore.

    How to Paint an Aluminum Boat

    happy-couple-with-a-dog-next-to-car

    Tips for Road Trips with a Dog

    Couple picking up moving box

    How Much Does it Cost to Move?

  • 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

  • car taillights

    How to Change Car Headlights in 5 Steps

    Maintenance July 16, 2020

    Working headlights are essential for driving any car safely, but they occasionally go out. Knowing how to change a headlight and what to look for when the front of your car goes dark can help you quickly remedy the problem. Check if the headlight bulb is out Determining the cause of a headlight issue begins...

    Read more about How to Change Car Headlights in 5 Steps
    Keywords:
    • car headlight
    • headlight
    • replacing a headlight
  • How to Clean Headlights

    Maintenance December 12, 2019

    Headlights are an important safety feature on your car, whether you’re driving at night or in inclement weather. Unfortunately, headlights can become foggy and dirty, which dulls their brightness and makes them less effective at lighting the road. Plastic headlights can become foggy as a result of UV ray exposure and damage from the elements....

    Read more about How to Clean Headlights
    Keywords:
    • clean headlights
    • foggy headlights
  • Two women riding inside of a car

    What to Look for When Buying a Used Car

    Buying / Selling December 16, 2022

    In the market for a used car? Here’s what you need to know while you’re looking.

    Read more about What to Look for When Buying a Used Car
    Keywords:
    • buying a car
    • car inspection checklist
    • car shopping
    • pre-owned cars
    • used car buying tips
    • used car checklist
    • used cars
  • Woman wearing a helmet and driving a moped

    Moped vs. Scooter: What Is the Difference?

    Motorcycles October 20, 2022

    Want to know the key differences between mopeds and scooters? Here's a comparison.

    Read more about Moped vs. Scooter: What Is the Difference?
    Keywords:
    • auto insurance
    • moped
    • moped vs scooter
    • scooter
  • driving in the rain

    How to Drive in the Rain

    Safety September 14, 2022

    Driving in the rain can be a slippery situation - slick road conditions, poor visibility and possible hydroplaning or skidding. More than 1 million weather-related crashes occur each year – most on wet pavement and nearly half while raining. Smart drivers know techniques for driving in the rain, avoiding hydroplaning and using the vehicle’s safety features. Here are some tips for driving in wet conditions that you can save for a rainy day.

    Read more about How to Drive in the Rain
    Keywords:
    • car insurance
    • driving in the rain
    • driving tips
    • hydroplaning
  • Jumper Cables on Car Battery

    How to Jump-Start a Car

    Maintenance June 27, 2022

    When your ride suddenly won’t start from a dead battery, knowing how to use jumper cables is a good skill to have. At first, jump-starting a car can seem like a stressful situation, but you’ll quickly realize it’s one of the easiest ways to start your vehicle. To bring your battery back to life, all...

    Read more about How to Jump-Start a Car
    Keywords:
    • car maintenance
    • dead battery
    • jump start car
  • woman in purple shirt driving car

    Signs of a Bad Alternator or Battery

    Maintenance June 8, 2022

    You go to start your car, but when you engage the ignition, your car won’t start — and your stomach sinks. If your car won’t start, it’s often due to a malfunction of either the battery or the alternator. If it’s one of those things, recognizing which one can be relatively simple. Battery or alternator:...

    Read more about Signs of a Bad Alternator or Battery
    Keywords:
    • alternator problems
    • dead car battery or alternator
    • how to tell if alternator is bad
    • signs of bad alternator
  • Driver Looking in Rearview Mirror

    The Average Life of Car Batteries and 7 Tips to Extend Your Car Battery Life

    Maintenance June 8, 2022

    Car batteries are an essential part of an automobile. From getting your car started to charging your phone on-the-go, batteries provide the zap your vehicle needs to keep rolling. That’s why it’s so important to know when to start considering a car battery change, as well as what you can do to extend its lifespan....

    Read more about The Average Life of Car Batteries and 7 Tips to Extend Your Car Battery Life
    Keywords:
    • car battery
    • car maintenance
  • couple getting out of red car

    When to Change Your Car Battery

    Maintenance June 8, 2022

    Quite often, car batteries are taken for granted until they stop working. A dead battery can be an inconvenience at best and, at worst, may leave you stranded somewhere. That’s why it’s important to know when you should replace your car battery. It’s important to look for warning signs long before the moment your battery...

    Read more about When to Change Your Car Battery
    Keywords:
    • battery change
    • car battery
    • car maintenance
  • woman sitting in driver’s seat of a car

    Avoid These Bad Driving Habits to Stay Safe on the Road

    Safety August 27, 2021

    When drivers are negligent, they can cause accidents and claim lives. But even everyday habits can have the same effect. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates over 38,680 auto accident deaths occurred in the United States in 2020. Let’s look at some all-too-common habits that can cause auto accidents and tips for avoiding them...

    Read more about Avoid These Bad Driving Habits to Stay Safe on the Road
    Keywords:
    • bad driving habits
    • dangerous driving habits
    • driving stats
    • safe driving tips
  • Green Truck Windshield

    10 Affordable Classic Cars That Won’t Break the Bank

    Classic Cars May 12, 2021

    Like all commodity markets, the classic car market is always evolving. Values go up, values go down, and owners buy, sell, trade, and hold their cars accordingly. But unlike other collectible objects or financial instruments, cars provide a fun way to invest your money—you actually get to drive and enjoy an old car. Often there...

    Read more about 10 Affordable Classic Cars That Won’t Break the Bank
    Keywords:
    • cheap classic cars
    • classic car
  • 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...

    Read more about Safety Features to Consider When Buying a Car [Infographic]
    Keywords:
    • car safety features
    • safety features
  • cars parked on a street

    Can a Car Battery Go Dead from Sitting?

    Maintenance October 8, 2020

    Nowadays, your car is probably staying parked in your garage for longer periods of time. While this can be nice for saving money on gas and other maintenance, it’s not an ideal situation for your car’s battery. This leads to an important question: Can a car battery go dead from sitting? Yes, it can. Even...

    Read more about Can a Car Battery Go Dead from Sitting?
    Keywords:
    • car battery
    • car maintenance
    • dead car battery
    • DIY car maintenance
  • a man putting on a motorcycle helmet

    How to Ride a Motorcycle in 11 Steps

    Motorcycles September 8, 2020

    Riding a motorcycle can be a freeing and fun experience. But before you cruise off into the sunset, you need to learn to ride a motorcycle first. There’s a lot to keep in mind, so follow our 11 steps on how to ride a motorcycle to get a grasp on some of the fundamentals.  1....

    Read more about How to Ride a Motorcycle in 11 Steps
    Keywords:
    • how to ride a motorcycle
    • learn to ride a motorcycle
    • riding a motorcycle
  • fog on a road

    How to Safely Drive in Fog

    Safety August 31, 2020

    At one point or another, you’ve probably had to drive through some kind of bad weather. While driving in fog isn’t the same as driving in a thunderstorm or blizzard, it can still create problems for your commute if you’re not careful. Foggy conditions in particular can greatly reduce your visibility, potentially causing dangerous driving...

    Read more about How to Safely Drive in Fog
    Keywords:
    • driving in fog
    • driving safety tips

Posts navigation

1 2 3 Next
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 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies.  Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, member FINRA.  Home Office: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review, and approval.  Products and discounts not available to all persons in all states.  Not all Nationwide affiliated companies are mutual companies, and not all Nationwide members are insured by a mutual company.

  • Privacy and Security
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Sitemap
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information