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3 types of distracted driving (and tips to steer clear of them).
In the U.S., distracted driving is a dire problem. Every day, approximately nine people are killed and more than 1,000 people are injured – which means every year, 368,285 people are ultimately affected. Of course, most people understand what distracted driving is,...
7 electronics to unplug during a storm.
As we move even further into the digital age, our homes tend to fill with even more electronics. More often than not, these electronics are costly. They’d be difficult to replace. And damage to the device could end up causing damage to your home. That’s why we...
7 ways to go green in your home.
From recycling a piece of paper to installing solar panels, there are a lot of ways to create a more environmentally friendly home. However, some are certainly simpler than others. If you’re interested in taking some steps toward sustainable living, see what comes...
St. Patrick’s Day safety tips from Liam the leprechaun.
As the involuntary mascot of St. Patrick’s Day, it’s my duty to fill you all in on how to celebrate the day properly. First of all, if you’re not Irish, don’t pretend you are—there’s no such last name as “O’ Smith” and we all know it. Second, lay off me gold, you’ll...
9 hazards hiding in your small business.
You work hard to build your business, create an inviting workplace and foster a fantastic culture, but it’s also your job to make sure your workplace is safe for employees. Of course, you maintain appropriate insurance coverage. You check the smoke detectors...
How to jumpstart a car: Our step-by-step guide.
When a dead battery leaves you stranded, you could call road service… or you could jumpstart it back to life. (You’ll need to have jumper cables, so if you don’t have them, here’s your first step: Buy some. You can find them online for less than $20.) Jumpstarting a...
5 reasons you’ll still want life insurance when you retire.
You’re retired, or you’re getting ready to retire. You have a nest egg of retirement savings, social security checks coming in, and maybe even a pension. Your kids flew the coop years ago and can support themselves (congratulations). Why would you want life insurance...
11 ways to keep your home safe while you’re away.
When you're going on vacation, the house you’re leaving behind probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. After all, you're busy thinking about all of the good things to come... not all the bad things you could come home to. But the truth is, almost 75 percent of...
