Every season has its good sides and its hazards. Yes, even the mildness of fall. As the weather changes, so will driving conditions out on the road. Beware of these hazards so you can keep yourself and others safe.  More Rain When it hasn’t rained in a while, both dust and oil accumulate on the […]

When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, many people think that switching to an electric vehicle is the answer. Nothing is perfect nor is anything all bad, but it’s important to know what you’re getting into. Here are a few things you need to know before you make the switch.

Do you have a hobby you love? Something that costs you time and money but is worth every minute and penny? January is National Hobby Month, which makes this the time to celebrate whatever it is you love to do. Depending on your hobby, though, it could have an impact on your insurance rates, so before you celebrate, it’s time to get serious.

Expensive hobbies that involve collectibles like art, cars, antiques, instruments, and even guns need more coverage than you realize. Extreme hobbies that get your heart racing and blood pumping might be a lot of fun, but they can make finding life insurance a nightmare.

It’s important to have the right amount insurance for every part of your life, including your hobbies.

Heat, sun, and extra time on the road can do real damage to your car during the summer months. The last thing you want is to break down on the side of the road on a hot day. Here are a few tips on how to take care of your car this summer to help it stay on the road and still look good.

Congratulations on making it through school and graduating college! Whether you’re going on for another degree or you’re entering the working world, some parts of your life are about to get real – and fast. If you haven’t already done it before, you’ve got to figure out this “adult” thing. Part of that is about insurance. It’s something your parents have worried about for years, and now it’s your turn.

Insurance doesn’t have to be stressful, not if you know a few things. We’re here to help. Okay, college grad, here’s your insurance primer for this new phase in your life.

Sixteen years ago, you couldn’t imagine the warm, snuggly bundle in your arms ever being old enough to leave home without you, let alone drive a car. The day has come, though. Your baby is now old enough to drive, and they’ve got a license to prove the state thinks they’re capable of it.

It’s a scary thing to let your teen driver out into the world like this, and of course you’re going to worry. But if you have some important conversations with your kids, maybe you can worry a little less.

Make sure, before you let them out on the road and as often as necessary afterward, you talk to them about these things. It could save their life.

For anyone who routinely uses the left lane and gets passed by angry drivers on the right, you might wonder what the big deal is; you may even think that as long as you’re driving the speed limit, you can stay right where you are.

For everyone else who finds themselves weaving in and out of traffic, slamming on brakes, and yelling at other drivers who can’t hear you, you know exactly what the problem is — slow drivers need to stay to the right. It’s not a suggestion, it’s safety.

In 2014 alone, nearly 53 million vehicles were recalled by different manufacturers for safety reasons. While that was one of the worst years for recalls in recent times, it’s no better now. Every time you turn around there was another report of another vehicle with a brake problem, a child restraint problem, or a fuel pump issue. When it happens, it means that drivers are on the road operating vehicles that aren’t safe.

Recalls should never be ignored and must be acted upon quickly.

From the moment you find out you’re expecting your first bundle of joy until the moment they leave home, you worry about your kids. You notice dangers that you never saw before. Everything is a potential hazard, and it’s your job to project your baby, no matter how old they are.

One of the places where you can make a big difference, and protect your kids for several years, is in the car. September is Baby Safety Month, and a great time to think about car seat safety. Take a look at these tips to make sure your kids are safe from the very beginning.