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
    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
    Driver looking in the rear-view mirror.

    Highway Driving Tips for Teens

    Three people enjoying recreational boating.

    10 Essential Boat Safety Tips

    Three kids conducting a science experiment at home.

    Fun Summer Activities with Your Kids

  • 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 dark-haired young man driving a car and looking in the rearview mirror.

    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

    Safety February 21, 2025

    Learn how to stay safe while driving at night with these tips.

    Read more about Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe
    Keywords:
    • car safety
    • driving safety
    • driving tips
    • safe driving tips
  • A mechanic wearing gloves as they work on a car battery.

    How Long Does a Car Battery Last?

    Maintenance January 23, 2025

    Usually, a car battery lasts 3-5 years. However, how long a car battery lasts varies based on weather conditions where you live, how you drive and your battery’s quality. [1] Car batteries are an essential part of an automobile. From getting your car started to charging your phone on the go, batteries provide the electricity...

    Read more about How Long Does a Car Battery Last?
    Keywords:
    • auto battery life
    • car battery lifetime
    • how long does battery last
    • longevity of car battery
    • vehicle battery life
  • Sunglasses resting on the dashboard of a car.

    Signs of a Bad Car Thermostat

    Maintenance December 5, 2024

    A broken car thermostat can significantly impact how a car runs. Learn about a thermostat’s function, signs that it may be faulty, and how to troubleshoot problems. What does a thermostat do in a car? A thermostat regulates the temperature of coolant in a car, helping the engine operate at an ideal temperature. The thermostat...

    Read more about Signs of a Bad Car Thermostat
  • A truck driving on a snow-covered road in the woods.

    How to Winterize a Car in 11 Easy Steps

    Maintenance October 10, 2024

    Taking time to prepare your car for winter weather is a smart way to help make time on the road safer and more comfortable. Why car winterization is essential Snow, ice and freezing temperatures can affect the way cars operate and make driving more difficult and hazardous. Ensuring your car is prepared for winter can...

    Read more about How to Winterize a Car in 11 Easy Steps
    Keywords:
    • winterize your car
    • winterize your car checklist
  • A rearview of a parked car.

    How to Test a Car Battery

    Maintenance September 4, 2024

    If you notice the headlights on your car are dim or your engine has a slow crank, then it might be time to test your car’s battery. Knowing when and how to test a battery is crucial for maintaining your vehicle. Testing your battery regularly helps catch potential issues before they leave you stranded. Please...

    Read more about How to Test a Car Battery
  • Black car battery

    How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

    Maintenance March 11, 2024

    If you’re looking into purchasing an electric car, you might be wondering how long the battery lasts, how to replace the battery, and how they compare to a regular car battery. We’ll discuss all that and more so you can make a confident and informed decision. How long do batteries last in electric cars? The...

    Read more about How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?
  • A nervous driver is comforted by an adult.

    How to Overcome the Fear of Driving

    Safety March 7, 2024

    A significant number of Americans say they experience anxiety from or fear of driving.  This can range from a fear of getting behind a wheel, self-driving cars, long car rides and driving altogether. If you’re feeling the same fears and anxieties, you are not alone. By understanding the causes and impacts of driving anxiety, we...

    Read more about How to Overcome the Fear of Driving
  • A set of keys sitting on the console of a car.

    Why Is My Car Clicking but Won’t Start?

    Maintenance May 22, 2023

    Your car not starting can be a hassle. Learn some of the most common reasons your car can start clicking but not start.

    Read more about Why Is My Car Clicking but Won’t Start?
    Keywords:
    • car maintenance
    • car maintenance tips
    • cars
  • Black and white sheriff's vehicle

    How to Prevent Car Theft

    Safety April 20, 2023

    How common is car theft? According to estimates from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, there were more than 745,000 motor vehicle thefts in the first nine months of 2022 in the U.S. [1] [2] And when citizens are targeted in the most potentially dangerous of these crimes – carjacking – the attacker succeeds in roughly...

    Read more about How to Prevent Car Theft
  • A man standing next to a car and waxing it.

    Car Waxing Guide

    Maintenance March 22, 2023

    Help protect your car by learning how to wax it with these easy steps.

    Read more about Car Waxing Guide
    Keywords:
    • how to wax a car
    • waxing your car
  • Two men standing in a car dealership.

    Should You Lease or Buy a Car?

    Buying / Selling February 22, 2023

    If you’re in the market for a new car, you may be debating whether to buy or lease. It’s a big decision. After buying a house, a new car is the second biggest purchase most people will ever make. To help you through this milestone, here are the pros and cons of each option:

    Read more about Should You Lease or Buy a Car?
    Keywords:
    • buy car
    • lease car
    • lease or buy car
    • lease vs buy
  • A woman smiling while leaning out of an open car door.

    First-Time Car Buyer’s Guide: Tips and Tools

    Buying / Selling December 22, 2022

    Want to buy your first car but don’t know where to start? Follow these tips to set yourself up for success.

    Read more about First-Time Car Buyer’s Guide: Tips and Tools
    Keywords:
    • buying your first car
    • car insurance
    • cars
    • how to buy your first car
  • A woman holding out the key from the car window.

    How Does Inflation Affect Car Prices?

    Buying / Selling December 13, 2022

    Just like many other goods and services, car prices are not immune to the impacts of inflation. Discover how inflation affects car prices.

    Read more about How Does Inflation Affect Car Prices?
    Keywords:
    • car insurance
    • car shopping
    • cars
    • inflation
  • A finger pushing the start engine button in a car.

    What You Need to Know About Push-Button-Start Cars

    Technology & Trends December 6, 2022

    Thinking about buying a push-button-start car? Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

    Read more about What You Need to Know About Push-Button-Start Cars
    Keywords:
    • car
    • car keys
    • car technology
    • ignition
    • keyless
  • couple getting out of red car

    When to Change Your Car Battery

    Maintenance June 8, 2022

    Quite often, car batteries are taken for granted until they stop working. A dead battery can be an inconvenience at best and, at worst, may leave you stranded somewhere. That’s why it’s important to know when you should replace your car battery. It’s important to look for warning signs long before the moment your battery...

    Read more about When to Change Your Car Battery
    Keywords:
    • battery change
    • car battery
    • car maintenance

Posts pagination

1 2 3 4 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