Whether you’re planning a summer vacation or a weekend getaway, travel costs can add up quickly. Here are some tips for keeping expenses down: -Check fares on Tuesdays. Most airlines launch their sales on Monday evenings, according to Farecompare.com, a website that tracks price trends. Other airlines follow suit by the next day. Of course, [...]
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Tornadoes are one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces; an F5, the strongest and most violent of tornadoes, can level almost any house and its occupants. Thankfully, F5 tornadoes are rare. Most are weaker and can be survived. And now is the time to prepare for them if you haven’t already. Tornadoes are most [...]
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Consistent car care is the health insurance for your car. To help keep your car on the road and running in top condition, review these 10 maintenance tips: 1. Review your owner’s manual, which explains how the car works. The manual is the first step to becoming a maintenance savvy car owner. 2. Change the [...]
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Don’t drop the ball on your New Year’s resolutions. This year, try some resolutions that are easy to keep and will protect you and your family well into next January and beyond. Try these resolutions: 1. Don’t be a distracted driver – Many vehicle crashes are avoidable if people would just pay closer attention to [...]
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Driving in winter weather can be dangerous. If you must go out, be sure you’re prepared for anything. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation offer the following winter driving and automobile tips: -Prepare your vehicle for winter by checking your antifreeze, battery, tires and windshield wiper fluid. [...]
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Posted in Car Care Month, Car Insurance on Oct 27th, 2010
While the month may almost be over, it’s never too late to take a second look at your car and see if it needs some basic maintenance. This can help keep your car running longer and may save you from potentially costly repair bills down the road. Here are six simple tips for you. Check [...]
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Hurricane Katrina was a powerful storm that packed some memorable lessons – even now, five years later. The wind and water damage hit the Gulf Coast the hardest when the hurricane made landfall in August 2005, but the storm’s remnants were felt as far north as the Great Lakes region. The total losses from Hurricane [...]
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The purpose of a good car insurance policy is to keep a driver and a vehicle fully protected from the financial ramifications of an accident, and every driver should spend a bit of time choosing an accurate amount of coverage when shopping for a new car insurance policy. Most drivers realize that they need liability [...]
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August 26, 2010 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently issued a safety alert regarding residential fire sprinkler systems containing antifreeze. They recommend that the system be drained of antifreeze and filled with just water. The alert, issued in July, follows a research study and a set of tests conducted after a recent kitchen [...]
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A homeowner’s insurance package can be designed to cover many things, including full replacement value for the home and the contents. The most important thing to remember when purchasing homeowners insurance is to buy enough insurance coverage for all areas in which you cannot withstand a loss. This includes liability for accidents that may occur [...]
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