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 family watching fireworks.

    Firework Safety Tips

    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?

  • Vehicle
    • Vehicle
    • Buying / Selling
    • Classic Cars
    • Maintenance
    • Motorcycles
    • NASCAR
    • New Drivers
    • Recreational Vehicles
    • Safety
    • Technology & Trends
    Driver looking in the rear-view mirror.

    Highway Driving Tips for Teens

    A person handing another person a set of car keys.

    What Is a Lienholder?

    Three people enjoying recreational boating.

    10 Essential Boat Safety Tips

  • 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
    A sick child is comforted by a parent.

    How to Prevent the Spread of Kids’ Germs

    Driver looking in the rear-view mirror.

    Highway Driving Tips for Teens

    Three people enjoying recreational boating.

    10 Essential Boat Safety Tips

  • 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 family having a good time together.

    Ten Ways to Enjoy an Affordable Family Vacation

    Growing Your Family January 29, 2019

    Looking for a perfect family getaway at a budget-friendly price? You do have options beyond the staycation or the grandparents’ house for a getaway. With a little creativity and planning, you can cut vacation costs without missing out on any of the fun. Here’s some ideas for planning a family vacation on a budget. 1. Signup...

    Read more about Ten Ways to Enjoy an Affordable Family Vacation
    Keywords:
    • travel savings
  • Image of a spiral staircase and windows

    How to Stop a Draft in Your Home

    Maintenance January 21, 2019

    Drafts, or air leaks, can come into your home through windows, fireplaces and even electrical outlets, making your house feel several degrees colder and driving up your heating bills. The potential energy savings from reducing drafts can range from 5% to 30% per year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Here are several ways...

    Read more about How to Stop a Draft in Your Home
    Keywords:
    • drafts
    • how to stop drafts
    • insulation
  • Couple at Campfire

    Tips for Successful Tent Camping in Winter [Video]

    Travel & Outdoors January 18, 2019

    If you’re an outdoors enthusiast, you know that tent camping in the winter can be just as thrilling as camping in summertime. But before you go on any cold weather camping excursion, it is important to bear in mind what kind of precautions you should take when it comes to winter camping gear, first aid,...

    Read more about Tips for Successful Tent Camping in Winter [Video]
    Keywords:
    • camping
    • camping tips
    • winter camping
  • A couple smiles while on a vacation.

    7 Ways to Protect Your Home While You’re Away [Infographic]

    Home - Safety August 11, 2018

    Here are ways to prep your house before you hit the road for vacation or holiday travel so it doesn’t look empty and attract the attention of robbers. 1. Simulate activity Controlling your lights with timers only goes so far in faking activity at your house while you’re on vacation, says Mark Clement, home improvement,...

    Read more about 7 Ways to Protect Your Home While You’re Away [Infographic]
    Keywords:
    • home security
    • protecting your home
    • safety tips
    • vacation
  • 4 Fun Family Car Games to Survive a Road Trip

    Travel & Outdoors June 27, 2018

    If you're a parent, the thought of a long summer car ride has the potential to strike fear in your heart. It's not the traffic or cost of gas that's scary. It's the prospect of keeping the kids entertained for hours on end. Here are a few ways to make the miles go faster and create a little family bonding in the process:

    Read more about 4 Fun Family Car Games to Survive a Road Trip
    Keywords:
    • car games
    • road trip
  • Young Office Employee

    How to Find Good Interns

    Growing May 23, 2018

    Sponsoring internships can provide your company with additional talent, but keep in mind that for college students, internships are more than just jobs. Students take internships to gain practical working experience and learn more about their field of study. As beneficial as internships are to students, they can be invaluable for businesses. An intern gives...

    Read more about How to Find Good Interns
    Keywords:
    • hiring intern
    • intern
    • internship program
  • Lamp on Nightstand

    6 Energy-Efficient Technologies to Make Your Home Greener

    Home - Technology & Trends December 11, 2017

    Installing energy-saving technology is a great idea, whether you’re moving into a new place or upgrading your current home. Different devices and types of technology can increase the comfort of your home and help you save money. They can also help you become more environmentally conscious. There’s an increasing array of devices and software programs...

    Read more about 6 Energy-Efficient Technologies to Make Your Home Greener
    Keywords:
    • energy efficiency
    • smart home tech
  • Eco-friendly Home Remodeling

    Going Green: 5 Tips for Building an Eco-friendly Home

    Home October 30, 2017

    Remodeling with sustainability in mind is easier than you think, and may generate savings through reduced energy usage. Going green, however, requires more forethought than money to make your home durable, healthy and pleasing. Here are just a few of the options and products you can use to make your remodeling projects more sustainable. 1....

    Read more about Going Green: 5 Tips for Building an Eco-friendly Home
    Keywords:
    • eco-friendly home
    • energy efficient homes
    • green building
    • green home
  • Nationwide #88 car

    4 Tips for Making Your First Live NASCAR Event One to Remember

    NASCAR May 18, 2017

    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...

    Read more about 4 Tips for Making Your First Live NASCAR Event One to Remember
    Keywords:
    • NASCAR
    • racing
  • A man buckles his child in for a road trip.

    Museum Road Trips for Car Lovers

    Classic Cars April 3, 2017

    With summer here, chances are you’ll be on the road a lot more. Summer road trips are a great American pastime. If you’re also a car lover, consider making your destination one or more of several fascinating automotive museums scattered around the country. “It is important that people understand our automotive history,” said Mary Ann...

    Read more about Museum Road Trips for Car Lovers
    Keywords:
    • auto museum
    • car museum
    • museums
    • road trip
  • A couple drives a classic car.

    How to Store a Classic Car

    Classic Cars December 9, 2016

    If you own a classic car, chances are you won’t drive it every day. In fact, if you register it as a classic car, your state will often limit how much it can be . Because you’re not driving it regularly, you may want to store your car for extended periods of time, particularly during...

    Read more about How to Store a Classic Car
    Keywords:
    • car storage
    • classic car
    • classic car storage
  • Working out

    Fit for the Pit: for Members of the NASCAR Pit Crew, Fitness Takes Top Priority

    NASCAR October 18, 2016

    Pit crew members literally live on the front lines of racing action. On race day, drivers depend on them to jack up the car, change tires, refuel the car and get it back on the track in mere seconds. Those moments when they spring into action aren’t just expected; they’re practiced. “The pit athlete is...

    Read more about Fit for the Pit: for Members of the NASCAR Pit Crew, Fitness Takes Top Priority
    Keywords:
    • NASCAR
    • NASCAR pit crew
    • NASCAR training
  • container vegetable garden

    How to Grow Your Own Vegetables at Home

    Home - Technology & Trends October 5, 2016

    More people are paying attention to what goes into their food, even their healthy vegetables. They see the advantage of buying food that is locally grown because it tastes better, picked at the best moment of flavor. So what could be more local than growing your favorite vegetables on your sunny porch? If you don’t...

    Read more about How to Grow Your Own Vegetables at Home
    Keywords:
    • garden
    • gardening
    • growing vegetables
    • vegetables
  • Up close view of the side of a black car with shrubbery in background

    Car Show 101: How to Get the Most Out of Your Car Show Experience

    Classic Cars July 25, 2016

    For automotive enthusiasts, summer brings an added bonus to its laid-back vibe of fun in the sun: an abundance of car shows. Whether it’s a somewhat casual gathering organized by a local car club or a curated show like Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, these shows share one common offering: the chance to ooh, ahh and...

    Read more about Car Show 101: How to Get the Most Out of Your Car Show Experience
    Keywords:
    • car show
    • car show tips
    • going to a car show
  • A woman and her daughter riding a horse.

    5 Ways to Help Prevent Mosquito Bites

    Home - Safety July 5, 2016

    Mosquitoes have long been considered among the most annoying insects. With additional concerns about the West Nile Virus and the Zika Virus, finding ways to stop mosquitoes has become even more important. Mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide we exhale and our body heat. Once they get closer, mosquitoes will also respond to the...

    Read more about 5 Ways to Help Prevent Mosquito Bites
    Keywords:
    • mosquitoes
    • prevent mosquitoes
    • west nile virus
    • zika virus

Posts pagination

Prev 1 2 3 4 5 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
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
This site uses cookies and related technologies, as described in our Online Privacy Policy, for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience, capturing your activity on this site (including where you click, and items you view for marketing and analytics purposes), or advertising. You may choose to consent to our use of these technologies by using the ‘Accept’ button, or manage your own preferences through the ‘Manage settings’ button. You may choose to decline to consent to our use of these technologies by using the ‘Decline’ button; however, selecting this option still enables Required Cookies because they are necessary for the site to function, and you consent to our use of Required Cookies by continuing to use this site.
close icon