U.S. Department of Transportation Launched a New Public Awareness Campaign Called “Safe Cars Save Lives.” The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently launched a new public awareness campaign called Safe Cars Save Lives that urges consumers to check for open recalls at least twice a year and to get their vehicles fixed
Insurer offers advice on how to prepare and protect businesses from common and costly property and general liability claims HARTFORD, Conn.–Four out of 10 small businesses are likely to experience a property or general liability claim in the next 10 years, according to an analysis of The Hartford’s small business claims. Topping the list for
PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As we have been hit with a major winter storm, Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller advised consumers to review their homeowners and auto insurance, to make sure they are prepared for possible winter weather damage. “Most standard homeowners insurance policies should cover damage to homes typically caused by winter storms, such as a collapse roofing
Many drivers have experienced it: being late for work and speeding up to make up time, or accelerating to enjoy the open road, and seeing those flashing lights in the rearview mirror. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that police conducted 26.4 million traffic stops in the year 2011. Of those, 46.5% were for speeding violations. On average,
Before use, tend to your chimney with care with these pointers. Enjoying a warm, cozy fire requires your fireplace to be clean and safe. Instead of large blazing fires in your fireplace, enjoy a nice little romantic fire instead. Here are some tips by HGTV for keeping your fireplace safe and enjoyable: Fireplaces should not be
The first thing that usually comes to mind when thinking of life insurance is the death benefit—the amount of money that is paid out to your beneficiaries when you die. That for the most part is the main reason most people get life insurance. There are two major types of life insurance. Term life insurance provides protection
For many, finding the perfect gift for a loved one is one of the most beloved aspects of the holiday season. But as everyone gets excited about holiday shopping, it’s easy to forget that there are people out there waiting to take advantage of what should be a joyful season. According to the myFICO holiday
How to beat the traffic When you think about Thanksgiving weekend, what springs to mind? Most likely, it’s going to high school football games, making trips to the in-laws, and even a Black Friday mall run. In fact, outside of gorging yourself with a turkey dinner and falling asleep watching sports, pretty much everything you
Beware the Sunday after Thanksgiving. So says an analysis from Waze, the popular navigation app, which found that users on that day in 2014 reported an increase of 323% in jams, 112% in accidents, 79.8% in hazards and 100.2% in police alerts. Waze used sessions from Thanksgiving 2014 drivers to pinpoint the most challenging times. Here’s
When everything is functioning as expected, a home can offer a place for peace and relaxation. But owning a home may also require ongoing and expensive repairs, from repairing a broken appliance to replacing a damaged roof. Depending on what needs to be repaired or replaced – and why – a home insurance policy or
As a first-time homeowner, it can be easy to overlook important home maintenance that you’ve never had to tackle before. But with winter approaching, there’s one task in particular you’ll want to complete. And that’s getting your furnace in tip-top shape. That bulky metal box in your basement (or crawl space, attic, or even hall closet, depending on
I wanted to remind everyone about a simple yet very effective financial literacy tool: Monopoly. There are few better lessons in life than on-the-job training. Monopoly is a great tool to simulate financial lessons. I’d recommend that you wait for a rainy day to pull the popular board game out, but when that day comes,