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6 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft When Shopping Online

Estate Planning April 27, 2020

Retailers do whatever they can to attract online shoppers—free shipping, easy returns, coupons and bargains on things for your favorite foodie or your animal lover. Online shopping days like Cyber Monday have been rivaling and beating brick-and-mortar sales in many industries. Unfortunately, increased online activity entices scam artists, putting your personal information at risk. Learning...
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Teen Driver Technologies That Help Young Drivers Stay Safe

New Drivers March 19, 2020

When your teenager gets their car and license, you might feel both proud and nervous at the same time. This ritual of growing up means a newfound freedom for teens, and perhaps a few more gray hairs for mom and dad. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that teen drivers ages 16 to...
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5 Safe Driving Tips for Spring

Maintenance March 9, 2020

Now that you’ve survived driving in the winter, getting around in spring should be a breeze, right? Not exactly. Spring presents its own unique challenges to motorists, experts say. For starters, there can be a “letting your guard down” mentality that sets in as the ice and snow have melted away, and pure giddiness over...
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5 Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Holiday

Maintenance March 9, 2020

For many people, Memorial Day is a time to celebrate freedom, in more ways than one. We salute the U.S. veterans who sacrificed to preserve and protect us. And many of us celebrate freedom of the road on this holiday. Memorial Day traffic is one of the heaviest, which translates into more accidents. According to...
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How to Get Your Motorcycle Ready for Spring

Motorcycles March 9, 2020

As winter snow starts to melt and icy roadways clear up under sunny spring skies, navigating streets and highways is a much more pleasurable and safer experience. It’s also the time when motorcycle owners begin to plan their first ride of the season. But before putting on your helmet and zipping off for an exhilarating ride,...
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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....
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What to Consider When Raising a Child

Growing Your Family November 22, 2019

Get a Life Insurance Quote Starting a family is a decision that requires some careful considerations, including thinking about any career issues that might arise and assessing your emotional readiness. During the planning process, getting your finances in order is a good first step. Having children can be costly. According to a U.S. Department...
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How to Share the Road with Semi Trucks & Cyclists

Safety November 21, 2019

Who doesn’t get a little edgy driving near a semi on the highway? More than 250,000 accidents between passenger cars and 18-wheelers happen each year - with auto drivers contributing to over 70% of the crashes. Many of these collisions could be avoided - and fears reduced - if car drivers knew how to share the road with trucks safely.
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10 RV Camping Tips to Ensure a Great Vacation [Slideshow]

Recreational Vehicles November 21, 2019

A growing number of Americans will pack up their recreational vehicles and hit the road this year. Ownership of RVs has reached record highs, with 10 million households owning an RV. RV owners will trek across the U.S., visiting some of the 18,000 public and privately owned campgrounds that speckle the map. That’s sure to...
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New Technology in the Automotive Industry [Infographic]

Technology & Trends November 21, 2019

Every automaker is somehow involved in the technology revolution that has redefined the primal relationship between car and driver over the last decade. Future car technologies are touching nearly every area of a vehicle, from dashboard panels and passenger zones to the engine configuration, braking systems, headlights and even tires. The cause of car innovations...
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5 Things That Can Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates

Buying / Selling November 1, 2019

Sometimes when people change something about their lives, they are surprised to find out their insurance rate changes, too. This is true with car insurance, as insurance companies use many factors to price auto policies. Knowing what some of these factors are, and why they matter to insurers, can help you better understand rate changes,...
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Top RV Parks and Campgrounds in America

Recreational Vehicles October 15, 2019

Whatever vacation destination fits your style or taste, you’ll find it behind the wheel of an RV. Locations that cater to RVers run the spectrum from roughing it to refined.
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How to Prepare for a Power Outage

Maintenance October 1, 2019

When the weather report predicts any type of storm, it’s time to prepare for the possibility of an electrical outage. Whether it’s the lightning bolts of a thunderstorm, the damaging winds of a tornado or the heavy snows of a blizzard, these powerful storms can cause blackouts, brownouts and other electrical glitches. You can’t control...
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7 Safe Driving Tips During Deer Season

Safety September 18, 2019

With deer season upon us, your chances of hitting a deer are much higher during the fall and winter months. Stay safe while on the road with these tips from the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center.
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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...
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