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  • A family sitting at a table playing a card game.

    20 Fun Family Game Night Ideas

    Family & Life February 7, 2024

    For many families, game night is a big tradition. It can be a great way to make memories in a manner that’s largely inexpensive, easy, and most importantly, fun. From board games to card games and more, there are many options when choosing what to play. Whether you’re looking to start your own game night...

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    What to Do in a Hit-and-Run Accident

    Safety November 17, 2023

    A car accident can be a very traumatic and stressful event in your life, especially if the other person involved flees the scene. Unfortunately, this happens more than you might realize. It’s important to keep calm and follow these necessary steps to protect both yourself and your car. What is a hit-and-run? A hit-and-run occurs...

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  • A person pouring fluid into a car’s engine.

    What Is Power Steering Fluid?

    Maintenance February 22, 2023

    Ensure your car is at peak performance by learning about which type of power steering fluid is right for your vehicle.

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    What’s the difference between a sunroof and moonroof?

    Vehicle September 27, 2022

    If you’ve ever wanted a little extra fresh air or sunlight while driving, a sunroof or moonroof can provide both without letting all the weather in. Whether you’re trying to decide if you want to purchase a new vehicle with a sunroof or moonroof or you’d like to have one added to your current car,...

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    Strategies to help ensure you don’t deplete your retirement savings too early

    Planning Retirement September 16, 2022

    Key Takeaways: What is a safe amount to withdraw each year in retirement? The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College has found that many older Americans could be at risk of emptying their accounts by age 85, although half of them will live beyond then.[1] To avoid emptying your account prematurely, the 4% rule...

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    How to Drive in the Rain

    Safety September 14, 2022

    Driving in the rain can be a slippery situation - slick road conditions, poor visibility and possible hydroplaning or skidding. More than 1 million weather-related crashes occur each year – most on wet pavement and nearly half while raining. Smart drivers know techniques for driving in the rain, avoiding hydroplaning and using the vehicle’s safety features. Here are some tips for driving in wet conditions that you can save for a rainy day.

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  • Stressed woman driver sitting inside her car

    Signs and Symptoms of a Bad Muffler – Now From Nationwide

    Maintenance June 27, 2022

    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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  • Alternative fuel vehicles

    Types of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

    Technology & Trends September 30, 2021

    It’s no secret that gas prices have soared over the last year. In fact, we’ve seen gasoline prices skyrocket by almost 50% since September of 2020 across the country. The reasons behind this increase in gas prices vary, ranging from disparities in refining and retail costs to disruption in oil distribution and fluctuations in taxes...

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    8 Tips for Designing a Productive Home Office

    Home - Technology & Trends July 20, 2021

    In 2020, many people were forced to turn their kitchens, living rooms, and spare rooms into home offices. Depending on your job type, you may be able to get things done just fine from your home workspace with a few tweaks.  But there’s usually room to improve. Here are a few tips on creating a...

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  • Person with a mask on their face as they vacuum carpet.

    Is Black Mold Dangerous?

    Home July 2, 2021

    Few home ailments carry the notoriety of black mold. From allegations of cancer-causing potential to lung disease, the darkly colored fungus exists in near mythological infamy among homeowners. So, are the rumors well-founded? Is black mold dangerous? Well, any home that contains it is unlikely to pass a home inspection, however, this is also true...

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    7 Pool Maintenance Tips

    Home June 3, 2021

    The swimming pool: sometimes the homeowner’s crown jewel, other times a liability that presents little more than an attractive nuisance. A pool’s upkeep can be taxing if not executed properly, and the consequences of poor pool maintenance are ruinous to your bank account and personal health alike. But if you know how to take care...

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  • A young couple unpacking a box during a move.

    How to Pack for a Move

    Moving May 14, 2021

    Get a Life Insurance Quote The prospect of a new home is exciting. Packing up and moving your stuff – not so much. We asked Sarah Roussos-Karakaian, whose New York company We OrgaNYze specializes in packing and unpacking for residential moves, to help us design the perfect stress-free move. “The biggest mistake people make when...

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  • an illustration of text "plan ahead for wildfires"

    Wildfire Safety Guide for Homes & Businesses

    Home - Safety May 11, 2021

    You don’t have to live near a canyon or forest for your property to be threatened by wildfire. Nearly 1/3 of U.S. homes are in wildfire-prone areas, according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS). The impact of a wildfire can be tragic and expensive. For instance, the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of the Interior spend a staggering $3.5 billion a year combating the fires. Key to lessening the damage to homes and businesses is knowledge and preparation.

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    How to Plant Annuals in Your Yard

    Home May 10, 2021

    Do you want to color your world, or at least your garden? If so, annuals are the way to go. It’s not too late to get transplants into the ground, although the sooner you plant them the better they’ll blossom.

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    How to Sell at a Farmers Market

    Business February 23, 2021

    Strolling around the local farmers market on a Saturday morning is a popular pastime, and if you grow, bake, craft, or create things as a hobby, you may have wondered if you might sell your goods and produce there. Farmers markets are growing in popularity, so it’s no surprise that gardeners, bakers, artists, and other...

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