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
    A young couple standing in a doorway of a home with moving boxes at their feet.

    11 First-Time Homebuyer Tips

    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

  • Vehicle
    • Vehicle
    • Buying / Selling
    • Classic Cars
    • Maintenance
    • Motorcycles
    • NASCAR
    • New Drivers
    • Recreational Vehicles
    • Safety
    • Technology & Trends
    A person holding a car’s alternator.

    What is an Alternator and How Does it Work?

    A set of keys sitting on the console of a car.

    Why Is My Car Clicking but Won’t Start?

    Unlocking car with a remote start key.

    Is Remote Start Bad for Your Car?

  • 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
    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

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

    Tips for Road Trips with a Dog

  • 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

  • tire guide

    Tire Buying Guide: How to Choose Tires

    Maintenance August 25, 2021

    Buying new tires can be a confusing chore. What do all those numbers mean? Should I go with winter tires or all-season? And, of course, how do I know when I need new ones? Taking care of your tires and maintaining good driving habits can help extend the life of your tires, but eventually you’ll...

    Read more about Tire Buying Guide: How to Choose Tires
    Keywords:
    • tire buying guide
    • tire guide
    • types of tires
  • Woman Working on Laptop in Living Room

    7 Tips for Working from Home Efficiently [Video]

    Family & Life July 20, 2021

    Working remotely seems like a great option for giving your career more freedom, but it can also have its own unique challenges. Whether you’re new to working remotely or are a longtime practitioner, these quick tips will help you boost productivity, streamline your process and make the most of your endeavors. Working from home means...

    Read more about 7 Tips for Working from Home Efficiently [Video]
    Keywords:
    • remote work
    • self-employment
    • telecommute
    • work from home
  • roof structure

    Mobile vs. Manufactured vs. Modular Homes: What’s the Difference?

    Buying / Selling June 17, 2021

    According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (known as HUD)[1], the difference between manufactured, modular, and mobile homes all comes down to differences in construction and safety. Manufactured and mobile homes must be built according to HUD’s building codes while modular homes must follow local, state, and/or regional building codes. Mobile, manufactured,...

    Read more about Mobile vs. Manufactured vs. Modular Homes: What’s the Difference?
  • A woman eating Chinese food in her apartment

    How Much Should You Spend on Rent?

    Home March 11, 2021

    Learning how to live on your own can be an exciting time in your life, but it’s also a big and costly transition. One of the first and most important decisions you’ll need to make involves finding a place to live that fits your budget. Because this is typically your largest expense, it raises the...

    Read more about How Much Should You Spend on Rent?
  • a woman shopping in a store

    Online Shopping vs In-Store Shopping: Which Is Better?

    My Money January 7, 2021

    Shopping has evolved dramatically over the past several decades, providing consumers with more choice and convenience whether they shop the brick-and-mortar stores or browse online for their purchases. Even holiday shopping has adapted to the changing landscape with Black Friday and Cyber Monday appealing to both in-store and online shoppers. It’s easy to assume there...

    Read more about Online Shopping vs In-Store Shopping: Which Is Better?
  • Big black dog in foreground, woman reading in background

    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
  • Man teaches boy how to check oil on a car

    How Do Car Engines Work?

    Maintenance October 26, 2020

    Despite their relatively easy operation, cars are actually very complex machines.  Cars need fuel to operate, but what does the engine actually do with it? In general, a standard internal combustion engine — what the majority of fuel-powered vehicles have today — uses air combined with gasoline to produce power.[1] Of course, it gets more...

    Read more about How Do Car Engines Work?
    Keywords:
    • car engine
    • car maintenance
  • Professional woman at a computer

    5 Tips on How to Run a Successful Virtual Meeting

    Business October 23, 2020

    Given that 62% of U.S. employees have worked from home in some capacity this year, videoconferencing has seemingly become a part of everyday life.[1]While an online meeting offers a useful, flexible way to keep work moving forward, many people struggle to avoid distractions and maintain professionalism when meeting remotely. Learning how to conduct an online...

    Read more about 5 Tips on How to Run a Successful Virtual Meeting
    Keywords:
    • online meeting
    • team meeting
    • videoconferencing
    • virtual meeting
  • a person taking notes

    Which Type of Business Entity Should You Choose?

    Business July 2, 2020

    When you’re starting a new business, you’ll have to choose the type of business structure that’s right for it. Knowing the differences between the types of structures and what each one has to offer can help you choose the right business entity — a decision that’ll affect your taxes, income and legal liability.[1] When making...

    Read more about Which Type of Business Entity Should You Choose?
    Keywords:
    • business entity
    • business structure
    • self-employment
    • small business
    • types of businesses
  • Woman Working on Laptop in Living Room

    Is the Life Insurance I Have Through Work Enough?

    Estate Planning June 22, 2020

    Get a Life Insurance Quote   What is group life insurance? If you have life insurance through your job, that’s technically called “group life insurance.” It’s offered to employees as part of a benefits package, usually along with things such as health insurance and short-term disability.[i] One of the biggest advantages of a group life...

    Read more about Is the Life Insurance I Have Through Work Enough?
    Keywords:
    • group life insurance
    • life insurance plans
  • Family walking together through a park.

    What to Know When Buying Life Insurance During the Pandemic

    Family & Life June 16, 2020

    Many things in life have changed due to the pandemic — including some aspects of getting life insurance. Some of these changes are designed to help make it safer and more convenient to get the coverage you need during this unprecedented time, while others address the illness itself. Learn more about the impact COVID-19 is...

    Read more about What to Know When Buying Life Insurance During the Pandemic
    Keywords:
    • coronavirus
    • COVID-19 and life insurance
    • life insurance
    • life insurance and coronavirus
  • Family spending time together on their porch

    What are the Different Types of Life Insurance?

    Family & Life June 16, 2020

    If you’re considering purchasing life insurance, it’s crucial to understand the different types of life insurance policies available. While term life insurance is pretty simple to understand, permanent life insurance comes in many forms, with investment options that increase their complexity. Here’s what you need to know about the different types of life insurance before...

    Read more about What are the Different Types of Life Insurance?
    Keywords:
    • life insurance types
    • permanent life insurance
    • term life insurance
    • types of life insurance
    • understanding life insurance
  • Hand holding passport

    What You Need to Cross the Border to Canada or Mexico

    Travel & Outdoors May 4, 2020

    Prior to your road trip make sure to check the U.S. Department of State for Mexico travel information and Canada travel information for travel advisories, restrictions, and requirements. Driving or transporting your car from one state to the next is simple enough, but if you’re leaving the country it’s a whole different ballgame. Not having...

    Read more about What You Need to Cross the Border to Canada or Mexico
    Keywords:
    • border crossing
    • Canada
    • road trip
    • US
  • Woman Working At Computer

    Online Business Ideas You Can Start Today

    Starting December 20, 2019

    The internet continues to create new opportunities for savvy entrepreneurs, particularly when it comes to starting an online business. The costs have the potential to be smaller compared to brick-and-mortar organizations, and the audience that your products or services can reach is vast. While opening an online business has its advantages — working for yourself,...

    Read more about Online Business Ideas You Can Start Today
    Keywords:
    • online business
    • selling online
    • small business
  • people riding snowmobiles

    5 Best Destinations for Snowmobiling in North America

    Recreational Vehicles December 18, 2019

    More cities, resorts and parks are going the extra mile to accommodate the booming activity of snowmobiling. The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) estimates 124,786 were snowmobiles sold worldwide in 2018; 53,179 were sold in he US and 47,024 were sold in Canada. If you’re considering a snowmobile winter vacation, here are five awesome destinations...

    Read more about 5 Best Destinations for Snowmobiling in North America
    Keywords:
    • snowmobile
    • trips
    • winter vacation

Posts navigation

Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 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