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 sprinkler head is spraying water over green grass.

    How to Turn on a Sprinkler System

    A potential homebuyer and real estate agent enter the front door of a house for sale.

    Renting an apartment versus buying a house: Which is right for you?

    food cooking on a grill

    9 Grilling Safety Tips for Summer Barbecues

  • Vehicle
    • Vehicle
    • Buying / Selling
    • Classic Cars
    • Maintenance
    • Motorcycles
    • NASCAR
    • New Drivers
    • Recreational Vehicles
    • Safety
    • Technology & Trends
    A person handing another person a set of car keys.

    What Is a Lienholder?

    Three people enjoying recreational boating.

    10 Essential Boat Safety Tips

    Rain washes over a cracked windshield.

    Tips for Chipped or Cracked Windshield Repair

  • Business
    • Business
    • Growing
    • Starting
    • Talent Management
    A group of people go over a business plan.

    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
    A woman shopping in a store.

    Online Shopping vs. In-Store Shopping: Pros and Cons

    A man and a woman sitting on their couch while looking at their laptop and smartphone.

    Your Financial Literacy: Building a Strong Foundation Against Financial Misinformation

    A woman works on a laptop on a couch.

    How to Make Extra Money: The 13 Best Side Hustles

  • Family & Life
    • Family & Life
    • College
    • Empty Nester
    • Growing Your Family
    • Marriage
    • Moving
    • New Drivers
    • New Job
    • On Your Own
    • Pets
    • Travel & Outdoors
    Three people enjoying recreational boating.

    10 Essential Boat Safety Tips

    Three kids conducting a science experiment at home.

    Fun Summer Activities with Your Kids

    a table setting a wedding

    Summer Wedding Ideas and Themes

  • 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

  • A car parked in the snow.

    Tire Rotation Overview: Why and When to Do It

    Maintenance April 23, 2024

    Keeping your tires in good condition can be the difference between a safe ride and an accident. If your tires wear or get misaligned over time, this can lead to a more dangerous ride. That’s why it’s important to get your tires serviced so they can be rotated and wear more evenly. [1] What is...

    Read more about Tire Rotation Overview: Why and When to Do It
  • White SUV parked on a mountain road.

    Wheel Alignment vs. Balance: What’s the Difference?

    Maintenance April 2, 2024

    While wheel alignment and balance both contribute to a smoother ride, the services are quite different. A wheel alignment makes sure your tires contact the road in the correct way by adjusting the angles of your tires, while a tire balance corrects the weight imbalance on the wheel and tire. Here’s a deeper dive into...

    Read more about Wheel Alignment vs. Balance: What’s the Difference?
  • trailer on country road

    Trailer Towing Tips: How to Prevent Trailer Sway

    Recreational Vehicles March 13, 2024

    There are few things more frightening while towing your recreational vehicle than trailer sway. A sudden gust, a passing 18-wheeler or a quick steering correction can start your trailer swaying or fishtailing. The loss of control can mean tipping your valuable recreational vehicle or causing a serious accident. Even the most experienced drivers have lost...

    Read more about Trailer Towing Tips: How to Prevent Trailer Sway
    Keywords:
    • RV trailer
    • trailer sway
  • A woman snowshoeing

    20+ Fun Outdoor Winter Activities for All Ages

    Family & Life February 1, 2024

    Many people are inclined to stay inside when temperatures drop, and to be fair, there’s no shortage of entertaining indoor winter activities. But if you’re wondering what to do on a snow day, the great outdoors has plenty to offer. Physical activities in the cold, such as hiking, skiing and building a snowman, offer huge...

    Read more about 20+ Fun Outdoor Winter Activities for All Ages
  • A person inserting a gas pump into a car’s gas tank.

    10 Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage

    Maintenance February 1, 2024

    Sure, buying a hybrid vehicle can increase your fuel efficiency – but what if you can’t afford a new vehicle right now, or don’t like any of the current hybrid offerings? There are a lot of ways to reduce your fuel consumption, even if your daily ride’s been in the driveway for a few years.

    Read more about 10 Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage
    Keywords:
    • cars
    • fuel efficiency
    • fuel saving
  • Man driving his friends in a convertible car.

    Road Trip Tips: 9 Ways to Help You Thrive While You Drive

    Family & Life February 1, 2024

    Whether you’re planning a cross-country trip or just a quick weekend getaway, here are some road trips to keep in mind while making plans. Like any other type of travel, road trips can come with stressors and hurdles to navigate. These road trip tips will help you enjoy a safe and successful journey: 1. Road...

    Read more about Road Trip Tips: 9 Ways to Help You Thrive While You Drive
    Keywords:
    • long drives
    • tips for long drives
  • driving in the rain

    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.

    Read more about How to Drive in the Rain
    Keywords:
    • car insurance
    • driving in the rain
    • driving tips
    • hydroplaning
  • Woman driving in a car with a friend

    What to Do When Hydroplaning [Video]

    Safety April 8, 2022

    Driving in wet conditions can cause several issues, including lowered visibility or the need for longer braking distances. It can also cause your car to hydroplane. If you’ve ever driven on wet roads or through a puddle of standing water and felt like you didn’t have control of your vehicle, you may have already experienced...

    Read more about What to Do When Hydroplaning [Video]
    Keywords:
    • driving in rain
    • hydroplaning
    • safe driving
  • Windshield wipers on green vehicle

    How to Change Windshield Wipers

    Maintenance November 23, 2021

    No one ever thinks much about their windshield wipers until it’s pouring rain and they’re listening to a symphony of squeaks. Just like tires, oil and brakes, your windshield wiper blades gradually become worn down over time and must be replaced. But for those who’ve suddenly found their rainy day visibility lacking, there’s good news....

    Read more about How to Change Windshield Wipers
    Keywords:
    • car maintenance
  • Fuel guage on empty

    How to Save Money on Gas

    Maintenance October 20, 2021

    Your car payments and auto insurance payments may stay the same each month but gas prices can fluctuate wildly during the same period. Gas prices differ by state, by city, by season and by gas station, just to name a few variables, but consumers who shop wisely can trim their monthly car expenses. These easy...

    Read more about How to Save Money on Gas
    Keywords:
    • car upkeep
    • Gas
    • gas prices
  • Car tires

    How to Change a Flat Tire

    Maintenance August 27, 2021

    When you experience car trouble, it’s nice to know that help is most often just a phone call away. But a little education about some basic car maintenance and repair will go a long way if you’re ever caught in a tricky situation. Flat tires are a common roadside problem. Unfortunately, since you can’t do...

    Read more about How to Change a Flat Tire
    Keywords:
    • advice
    • car tires
    • cars
    • how to
  • A man drives a car while smiling.

    Avoid These Bad Driving Habits to Stay Safe on the Road

    Safety August 27, 2021

    When drivers are negligent, they can cause accidents and claim lives. But even everyday habits can have the same effect. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates over 38,680 auto accident deaths occurred in the United States in 2020. Let’s look at some all-too-common habits that can cause auto accidents and tips for avoiding them...

    Read more about Avoid These Bad Driving Habits to Stay Safe on the Road
    Keywords:
    • bad driving habits
    • dangerous driving habits
    • driving stats
    • safe driving tips
  • 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...

    Read more about How to Pack for a Move
    Keywords:
    • moving checklist
    • packing tips for moving
    • tips for moving
  • Man Unloading Car

    How to Fix a Flat Tire Without a Spare

    Maintenance May 14, 2021

    If you haven’t bought a new car in a few years, you may be in for a surprise the next time you need to change your tire. For about the past four years, most car manufacturers have been leaving an old standard off of new cars: the spare tire. “It’s been a slow, progressive change,”...

    Read more about How to Fix a Flat Tire Without a Spare
    Keywords:
    • car maintenance
    • fix a flat without a spare
    • fixing a flat tire
    • flat tire
  • People riding on their motorcycles on an open road

    How to Change a Motorcycle Tire

    Motorcycles February 19, 2021

    You’ve planned a motorcycle road trip for weeks, but when you open the garage door, you see it. Your motorcycle has a flat. For an experienced rider who knows how to change a motorcycle tire, this might be a simple fix. If you’re not sure, it helps to learn what to do to replace your...

    Read more about How to Change a Motorcycle Tire

Posts pagination

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

© 2025 Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Not all Nationwide affiliated companies are mutual companies, and not all Nationwide members are insured by a mutual company. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review, and approval. Products and discounts not available to all persons in all states. Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, member FINRA. Home Office: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, and Nationwide is on your side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. 

  • Privacy
  • California Consumer Privacy Act
  • Terms and Conditions