• IIHS: The Safest Cars of 2020

  by Abby Badach Doyle If you’re shopping for a new car in 2020, you’ve got options – lots of ‘em. So how do you make the right choice? Good news: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is here to help with their latest TOP SAFETY PICK... Read More

• Basic Dryer Maintenance: How to Clean Dryer Vent Systems

  by Tyler Howell  Clothes dryers are responsible for nearly 15,000 house fires each year. And according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the leading cause of dryer fires is failure to clean lint from the system. We all know the importance of cleaning your dryer... Read More

• What to Include in a Car Emergency Kit

    Stranded, cold and hungry along the highway is nowhere you’d want to be. A well-stocked emergency roadside kit could help you get back on the road quickly and safely. (And if you’re stuck, at least you’ll be stuck with a snack and a warm blanket.) Pre-assembled kits are... Read More

• Buying a Car Online? Here’s What You Need To Know

  by Justin Metz From clothes to groceries, you can buy just about anything online these days. And for a growing number of consumers, that list now includes cars. A vehicle is one of the largest purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. (That’s why having the right ... Read More

• Does Your Life Insurance Policy Offer This Surprising Benefit?

  by Scott Westcott Just six months after retiring from 32 years on the Richmond, Virginia, Fire Department, Len Archer got a devastating diagnosis from his doctor. He had pancreatic cancer, and he likely had only two to eight months to live. In an instant, Len, 56, and his wife... Read More

• Chrstmas Tree Safety

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• When to Replace Appliances

  by: Erie Insurance Maybe your food isn’t quite as cold as it used to be... your dishes come out dirty… or your clothes are damp after an hour in the dryer. Sound familiar? It may be time to replace that aging appliance. For homeowners, major appliances represent a significant... Read More

• The Hidden Risk Many Homeowners Ignore

  by Nancy Daniel If you’re like many homeowners, you may have received offers in the mail promoting protection plans for exterior utility lines or pipes. And if you’re like most consumers, you’re not quite sure if this protection is something you might actually need. Whose line... Read More

• 10 Ways to Lower Taxes for Small Business Owners

  by Barbara Weltman and Ben Gran Small business taxes can be confusing and, as a small business owner, you likely have several questions: How much do I pay? Why do I have to pay this amount? How can I reduce taxable income? Finding ways to lower your taxable income legitimately... Read More

• What to Know Before Trading In Your Car

  There’s nothing better than that new car feeling. But before you drive your new ride off the lot, you often have to decide what to do with the car in your driveway. When it comes to getting rid of a used car, you have two options: selling it yourself or trading it in. (If money... Read More

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