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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You’ve been saving to buy your first home. But timing is important if you want to find the best value for your budget. Certain times of the year are often better for buyers than sellers. Prices tend to drop during these periods, and that can mean sizable savings. It’s best to research price trends thoroughly...
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The best bargain shoppers know that timing is everything. Different products follow different cycles of pricing, depending on everything from holidays to weather to annual trade shows. Check out our month-by-month suggestions for the best deals and steals.
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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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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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Barbers and nannies and mail carriers, oh my! Many of us like to tip a little extra during the holiday season. But it can be confusing to decide how much to tip and to whom. Follow these guidelines for appropriate holiday tipping. Should holiday tips be cash or gifts? As a general rule of thumb,...
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Cruises are a popular way for seniors to travel. More than 24 million passengers boarded cruise ships in 2016, and about half of them were seniors. [i] Some seniors are living on cruise ships, or they’re switching from cruise line to cruise line. That’s because the cost of staying aboard a ship is sometimes comparable...
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Whether you’re a new driver or an experienced one, driving in bad weather is still stressful. You may actually stay safer on the road by knowing some basics about driving in inclement weather. Check out this short video and read below for tips on driving in bad weather. How to drive safely in blizzards, floods...
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With all the information available at our fingertips, it can be difficult to weed out what is true and what is misleading. This holds true for auto insurance. Does the purchase of a spiffy red sedan hit you harder in the wallet, as far as insurance costs go? Will your insurance go up after just...
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Regular maintenance is key to maximizing your vehicle’s performance, but it can mean long hours and high prices at the repair shop. With a few tools and a little know-how, any driver can perform basic car repairs and maintenance. Fixing your own vehicle not only saves time and money, it can also be fun. So...
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There are many times during the year that can induce stress in people’s lives. The holiday season. Moving. An important work deadline. But a day that almost everyone considers universally stressful? Income Tax Day. While taxes can be confusing and time-consuming, tax time doesn’t necessarily have to be taxing. Stick to these tips to get...
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To help create a safe environment for your infant and/or young child, you need to pay attention to your vehicle and its surroundings. Here’s how to keep kids safe in and around cars: Car-seat safety Evaluate whether the car seat or booster seat is a proper fit for your car (not all are). The car...
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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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A garage often becomes a catch-all space in your home. Everything from tools and toys to brooms and bikes get stored here, which is why organization is key. To help maximize space, try these six DIY garage organization ideas. 1. Declutter the space Before you begin your DIY garage storage mission, start by getting rid...
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Simple fixes and smart thinking can ensure a safe environment for seniors. Stairs are the most obvious barrier to seniors hoping to stay in their homes as long as possible. But lighting, bath and kitchen design as well as access to home systems all require a top-to-bottom rethinking to ensure the elderly can manage the...
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