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Smartphone apps drive gig workers, parents to distraction
Gig-economy workers are 4 times as likely as other drivers to use smartphone apps regularly while driving, a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. “The explosion of smartphone features and services has not only created new forms of driver...
Freshen Up Your Home and Insurance Policies This Spring
The flowers are blooming, the birds are serenading, and the house still feels like it's stuck with the winter blues. Spring cleaning is a tradition that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the often-hectic seasons of spring and summer. It can...
How to Find the Right Repair Shop
Whether you need new tires, exhaust system work or just need routine maintenance like an oil change, getting your vehicle back in working order should not be a headache. You’ll want to find a competent, trustworthy repair shop while also not breaking the bank. There...
11 Ways to Keep Your Identity Safe This Tax Season
What Cybercriminals Don’t Want You to Know Thieves are working extra hard this tax season to steal your information and gain access to your money. These cybercriminals use email and phone scams to trick taxpayers into revealing valuable information. In a tax tip...
What Is Umbrella Insurance and Why Should I Buy It?
You may already have auto or homeowners insurance but have you ever considered adding an extra layer of protection to your policies? If so, you might want to add on Umbrella Insurance. What is Umbrella Insurance? Umbrella Insurance is a type of personal liability...
Walking Your Dog at Night
Remember these safety tips when walking your dog at night. Always use a leash This one is non-negotiable. Even if you live in an area without much traffic, and your dog has an excellent recall, you should always leash up at night. Just like humans, dogs get startled...
Chimney Safety Tips
Leaning towards an old wood-burning fireplaces to help cut your heating bill this winter? Before you spark a log you should know, fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42% of all home-heating fires. So before you use your fireplace, ensure you know how to properly...
Massachusetts RMV to Make Inspection Sticker Changes
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will soon change how it handles late vehicle inspection stickers. The change means that beginning November 1, 2022, vehicles that pass inspection will get a new sticker with the month the last sticker expired, according to...
How to Get Involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Most people have good intentions when Pink October rolls around. They truly want to do something to help cure breast cancer. However, what most people don’t know is that buying pink ribbons or reposting Facebook games doesn’t really help anybody. The truth is, thanks...
Life Insurance Myths and Facts
Thinking about your death isn’t the most enjoyable part of your life. However, ensuring your family’s future is protected when you’re gone is very important! Life insurance can help your family pay for funeral expenses, pay off any debt you left behind, and much...
General Sun Safety
Summer is here! The weather is warm, and due to social distancing, people are spending more time enjoying nature than they have before. If your family intends to enjoy this summer to the fullest, practicing sun safety should be your priority. Regardless if...
Summer Fire Safety Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 385,500 residential fires every year. While taking out a Homeowners insurance policy with fire insurance coverage will help protect you from the costs incurred from a house fire, following...
Tips for Washing Your Car
Remember how fun washing your mom or dad’s car was as a kid? Using the sponges and spraying your brother or sister with the hose was a picture-perfect way to kick off Spring cleaning. Now it might not be as magical as it was when you were a kid, but washing...
Summer Driving Tips
"This year will be the summer of the road trip," said Aldo Vazquez, public relations spokesman for AAA. With trends showing that travel by planes, trains, ships and buses will decrease, the favored mode of transportation for travelers this summer will be by car. ...
Pool Safety Tips for a Fun Summer
Let’s go SWIMMING! We are excited to spend summer in the water! Whether you’re at a lake, beach, or your own backyard pool, learning how to keep kids safer around water is an important responsibility for any parent or caregiver. Drowning is the leading cause of...
Spring Home Maintenance
🌷Spring is here! 🌸 After a long dark and cold winter, the bright sun and warm winds of the spring are a breath of fresh air! The only downside? All that sunlight helps you see your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks, and dead plants in the flower beds....
How to Change a Tire
Knowing how to change a tire is a necessary skill for all drivers. You might be thinking, “I pay for a AAA membership so that I get roadside assistance and don’t have to worry,” or “I have a cell phone, I can just call someone to help.” Even if this is the case for...
Spring Showers May Bring Home Hassles
After a cold, dark winter most people look forward to the sights and sounds 🎵 of the spring. But with the warmer months also comes the potential for heavy rains, which can lead to slippery driving and property damage. So, what can a homeowner do to help avoid...
Rideshare Insurance for Uber and Lyft Drivers
On average, the roughly 1.5 million to 2 million people in the U.S. who drive for both Uber and Lyft earn $18.15 an hour before expenses. Just one car accident, though, could easily eat up that money—and more. That’s why Uber and Lyft drivers likely need separate...
Homeowners Insurance Facts
When you decide you want to buy your first home, homeowners insurance may not be the first thing you think about. However, most mortgage lenders require you to have homeowners insurance before they will approve your loan. There are a few things you should know about...