What is an Alternator and How Does it Work?
Curious about your car’s alternator? Read on for an inside look at what an alternator is and how it works.
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11 First-Time Homebuyer Tips
Searching for your first home? Here are some tips to help the process.
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First-Time Car Buyer’s Guide: Tips and Tools
Want to buy your first car but don’t know where to start? Follow these tips to set yourself up for success.
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What to Look for When Buying a Used Car
In the market for a used car? Here’s what you need to know while you’re looking.
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Using annuities in trusts
A reference Trusts are an integral part of estate planning and funding a trust so that it meets the needs of a client’s estate and wealth transfer goals involves a proper and sound strategy. Nearly any type of asset can be used to fund a trust, including stocks, bonds, cash, mutual funds, real estate property,...
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How to Paint an Aluminum Boat
Does your aluminum boat need a fresh new coat of paint? We have tips to make the process easier.
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Common Car Smells and What They Mean
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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Personal Finance Tips for Dealing with Inflation
Inflation is at the top of everyone’s minds right now. Our recent Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey found the majority of U.S. parents (60%) listed inflation or the rising cost of living as their top financial concern right now. [1] Coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have seen supply-chain issues, as well as rising consumer...
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Strategies to help ensure you don’t deplete your retirement savings too early
Key Takeaways: You may be wondering how to ensure that you’ll have sufficient funds to live comfortably in retirement—and although there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach—there are a few well-known tricks to help you make the most of your retirement savings. The 4% rule is a general retirement guideline suggesting that you can safely withdraw funds...
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When to Replace Your Roof
Homeownership comes with lots of responsibilities, and one of the most expensive is replacing your roof at the end of its life expectancy. But before choosing to replace your roof, there are some things to consider—and you should always consult a professional before making any decisions. How often do roofs need to be replaced? How...
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Signs and Symptoms of a Bad Muffler – Now From Nationwide
Signs Your Muffler is Bad and Needs to Be Replaced You enjoy listening to tunes in the car, but lately it’s becoming harder to hear the music. Is it your imagination or the muffler? You figure you’ll wait and see. This may not be the best move because mufflers are all about safety. What is...
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Signs of a Bad Alternator or Battery
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:...
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The Average Life of Car Batteries and 7 Tips to Extend Your Car Battery Life
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....
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When to Change Your Car Battery
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...
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Checklist of 10 Things to Clean in Your House
The dirtiest items in your home might not be what you think. Beyond just dirt and grime, germs can also build up in out-of-the-way areas in your kitchen, bathroom and even your office. Check out the slideshow below for the top 10 places in your home that you might not clean, and get house cleaning...
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