• The Hows And Whys Of Life Insurance For Children

  By Barbara Marquand The question of whether to buy life insurance for children sparks strong debate about the value of such policies. Life insurance for children is often marketed to parents or grandparents as a way to save money for kids and to “protect their insurability,”... Read More

• Why Businesses Need Mechanical Breakdown Insurance

  It’s a fact of life that things break down. (And they usually do at the worst possible time, but that’s another story.) Many of us have at one time felt like everything in the house is... Read More

• What Road Salt Does to Your Car

  Winter is right around the corner. And with it comes difficult driving conditions like whiteouts and black ice. Road salt... Read More

• Heating Up in the Cold - Workout Safety For Cooler Temps

  WRITTEN BY:  ANNABEL FITZSIMMONS  When the temperature plummets, the thought of heading outside to exercise can be daunting, but there’s no need to stay cooped up inside. Cold-weather workouts can be some of the... Read More

• Tips for Protecting Your Smartphone

    Many people now use smartphones to make online purchases, conduct banking, download applications and handle business. Learn how to protect your personal information from identity theft and fraud thieves who may target smartphone users. When installing an application (app),... Read More

• Answers to Common Questions about Smoke Alarms

  Three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. More than one-third (37 percent) of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present. The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with working... Read More

• “WINDOW SHOPPING” FOR 2016 HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS NOW AVAILABLE

    OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS IN ONE MONTH ON MARYLANDHEALTHCONNECTION.GOV   BALTIMORE (Oct. 1, 2015) — Marylanders can now "window shop" the 2016 health plans and prices at MarylandHealthConnection.gov, a month before open enrollment begins on Nov. 1. “Last year we rolled out this ‘... Read More

• Take Advantage of the 10 Essential Health Benefits

  In the United States, a 15 minute, nine-mile ambulance ride could cost over $1,700. Treating pesky spring allergies with Nasonex could cost $108. And replacing an Asthma inhaler could cost over $175.     This is just a glimpse into the world of being an uninsured American. But... Read More

• What is distracted driving?

  Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. These types of distractions include: Texting Using a cell phone or smartphone Eating and drinking... Read More

• JoinTheShift

  GET READY. IT'S ON.   The Shift is a contest with a purpose. We want to spread the word about the dangers of distracted driving among young drivers. But we need your help. It's simple. You watch, share and create content on this site and you earn points. Students with the most... Read More

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