These days, many American households include a mix of generations and that means a mix of possessions and valuables. If you regularly help others out by storing their belongings, you’ll need to find out if additional coverage is needed to cover those items. If it’s in your house or on your property, you’re responsible for...
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Many small business owners are exploring the marketing potential of social media. By tailoring their social medial strategies to their customers and to their own capabilities, they’re discovering new and effective ways to utilize social media tools to expand their businesses. The key is in developing a social media strategy that promotes your brand in...
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A small scratch can be a big deal when it’s on your beloved automobile. Even if it’s in a place where most people will never see it, you know it’s there. And you want to do something about it before it turns into a more serious issue. When you have scratches without dents that don’t...
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If you lost all of your possessions today, would you be able to list each item and its value from just your memory. That’s the value of a home inventory. Making a detailed list of what you own ensures nothing will be omitted if you have to recall your home contents after a loss by...
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The holidays are a cheerful time, but while you’re celebrating, someone may be eyeing those new gifts. Beware of the burglars waiting to get their hands on your presents. Here are some tips to help avoid being a victim of theft over the holidays: 1. Save the status updates for later Four out of five...
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Have you ever had an idea for a small business? Maybe it’s a unique product you believe would be a hit, or a brick-and-mortar storefront that would provide a needed service to a neighborhood. For those would-be entrepreneurs who actually take steps to realize their business idea, however, many eventually hit a brick wall. Financing...
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Watching a race on television is fun, but if you haven’t seen a NASCAR race in person, you’re not getting part the whole race experience. This is a good year to commit to experiencing NASCAR live – and here’s our advice on how to make that happen. 1. Plan ahead There are probably certain factors...
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Tips for Taking the Bite Out of Your Friendship We love our dogs, and many of us consider them part of our families. But dogs aren’t people, and they need our help to head off or correct any behaviors that can be dangerous, especially biting. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimates that more than...
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Contrary to general perception, most classic cars aren’t fragile flowers. In fact, many are anvil-tough, particularly American cars of the 1950s and 1960s, built with real Pennsylvania steel and very little plastic. But even these rolling bank vaults can be seriously screwed up by these five things: 1. Non-use This one is really is counterintuitive....
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Few things are more frustrating than a car breakdown when you’re on a road trip. Such incidents may put your safety and your finances in jeopardy. Let’s face it, few of us are cost conscious about repairs when we’re stranded. “While many drivers think about the importance of readying their vehicle for cold weather in...
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Take these steps the next time you run into a traffic jam. Auto manufacturers are creating smart cars that initiate braking activity when you get too close to a vehicle in heavy traffic. And highway departments can report when there are dangerous conditions ahead. But when in heavy traffic, the ultimate influence on your safety...
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