Even before winter officially arrived, it probably took only a few chilly nights to get you to reach for your thermostat. No matter when you decide to put your home heating system back in action, be mindful that heating equipment ranks second only to cooking among the leading causes of house fires. The good news…
No one is at their best in the aftermath of an accident. Even a minor fender-bender can leave you irritated, stressed out, shaken up and possibly injured. You can relieve some of the pressure in this unhappy environment by having a prepared checklist for what to do. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help ensure that…
In an age when debit cards trump carrying cash and your smartphone houses your address book, email, daily news and photo album, having anything on paper is nearly obsolete. So it’s not surprising that insurance providers are jumping on the paperless bandwagon. When a police officer pulls you over about that burned out headlight…
Scrumptious confections in orange- and black-hued packaging now line store shelves and witchy lawn ornaments are beginning to make their annual appearances in many neighborhoods. But before you plan the perfect costume, make celebrating safely a priority. More than ghosts, ghouls and goblins combined, having to file a home or auto insurance claim can…
Every 60 seconds in the United States, more than 2 million search requests pass through Google, 3,600 images are uploaded to Instagram and roughly 200 million emails are sent. While web activity has become second nature, we don’t always make protecting our information a priority. Be Socially Secure on the Web In…
Hurricanes, capable of causing billions of dollars in losses, are among the most catastrophic forms of weather, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). In 2012, Hurricane Sandy – the second costliest hurricane to hit the United States since 1900 – pummeled more than a dozen East Coast states with heavy rainfall and winds exceeding…
Although states in the western and central U.S. are generally more vulnerable, earthquakes can happen in any state for a variety of reasons. Whatever the cause or region of the country, many of the basics of earthquake insurance remain unchanged, including: Homeowners, business owners and renters may be able to buy a separate policy for…
For many nature lovers, summer is the perfect season for countless ventures – hiking, kayaking, camping and everything in between. Before you head out to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, check out these apps and products. Designed to enhance your outdoor excursion, they can help make your time exploring easier and safer. …
Before you pull out the beach garb and head out of town for some much-needed R&R this summer, check out these apps and devices. Designed to keep the anxiety of traveling at a minimum, the following apps and devices on the market today can help streamline your travel planning process and keep you safe on…
Selling your home can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. If your goal is to quickly sell for asking price or possibly more, consider staging your home. According to Barb Schwarz, president of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, staging is “preparing your home for a sale so…
