Your Guide to Memorial Day
Posted: May 26, 2023
While Memorial Day is often a day marked by grilling, spending time with family and celebration, it’s true meaning is a bit more somber. This national holiday honors all soldiers who have died while in service to the nation. In more recent years, we also honor all those in the United States military.Before you hit the water and break out the sparklers, pause to remember...
Motorcycle Awareness: 4 Tips for Sharing the Road
Posted: May 16, 2023
Every year, millions of motorcyclists head out on the highways to enjoy the open road. But while the thrill of cruising on two wheels has definite appeal, it also has a potential downside: safety. The truth is, motorcycle riders face much bigger safety risks than drivers of cars and trucks. In fact, estimates from the federal government show the number of deaths per mile traveled on...
IIHS: The Safest Cars of 2023
Posted: May 12, 2023
If safety is a top priority when driving, look no further than the 2023 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS)TOP SAFETY PICK award list for your next vehicle. This year’s list of 48 award winners is smaller than previous years, naming 28 models a TOP SAFETY PICK+ and another 20 vehicles as a TOP SAFETY PICK. This is due to tougher criteria and stricter requirements for...
Life Insurance for Single Parents
Posted: May 10, 2023
Why Do Single Parents Need Life Insurance?Purchasing a life insurance policy is a smart idea for any family. But in single-parent households, the need is even more important.In a 2022 study from Life Happens,1 two in five parents said they are “barely” or “not at all” financially secure. And when it comes to losing the primary wage earner, the same study found 44% of families would...
Dashboard Lights: What Do They Mean?
Posted: May 5, 2023
We’ve all experienced it. You’re driving down the road when you notice a new light on the dashboard that wasn’t there a minute ago.It’s caught your attention, but one problem remains: You don’t know what that glowing icon means.How to Identify Dashboard Warning LightsThe modern automobile is an amazingly complex machine – relying on dozens of systems that must work together every time you get...