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Feb 07

Life Insurance: 5 Signs You Might Be Underinsured

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Family, Life Happens, Life Insurance

If you have dependents—or just loved ones who you want to take care of after you die—life insurance is critical. This coverage helps ensure your lost income doesn’t translate to tangible material losses for your family once you’re gone. But how much life insurance is enough? That’s a question whose answer can change significantly over your lifetime, and an important…

Jan 31

7 DIY Projects to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Home Insurance, Homeowners, Personal Insurance

Wondering if there are any simple improvements you can make before the “for sale” sign goes in the lawn? Here are seven easy do-it-yourself projects you can tackle to get the best bang for your buck – and impress a potential buyer. Boost Your Resale Value

Jan 24

What to Know About Outdoor Patio Heaters

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Home Insurance, Personal Insurance, Seasonal Tips

A sight once reserved for ski lodges, a patio heater can be a great way to get even more use out of your favorite outdoor spaces. Here’s what you need to know before you buy a patio heater. Outdoor Patio Heaters

Jan 17

Charging and Use of Lithium-ion Batteries

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Personal Insurance

What do smartphones, snow blowers, toothbrushes and electric cars have in common? They’re all being powered by lithium-ion batteries these days. To help you get the most life out of your battery-powered devices, follow these tips on the proper storage, charging and use of lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion Batteries

Jan 10

Fast Fix: How to Defog Your Windshield

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Auto Insurance, Personal Insurance, Seasonal Tips

A car windshield fogs when there’s a significant difference between the temperature and moisture content of the air inside and outside your vehicle. Maintaining good visibility is one of the most important elements of safe driving. Try these quick tricks to defog your windshield. Defog Your Windshield

Jan 03

Preventing Frozen Pipes in Your Business

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Business Insurance, Seasonal Tips

Commercial properties are susceptible to the same sorts of dramatic changes in temperature as residential properties. In fact, they can be even more vulnerable since business facilities are often unoccupied during off-hours and weekends. Frozen Pipes in Your Business

Dec 27

The Ultimate Guide to Company Vehicles: Purchasing, Maintenance and Resale

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Auto Insurance, commercial insurance

Business fleets come in many shapes and sizes from two or three sedans to hundreds of commercial delivery trucks. But they all have one thing in common: they meet the essential transportation needs of the companies they serve. When managed correctly, a fleet of vehicles can help you reduce expenses and improve the efficiency of your business. But if you…

Dec 20

Ask Erie: Whose Insurance Pays When Your Friend Crashes Your Car?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Auto Insurance, Car Accident, Personal Insurance

If you own a car, there's a good chance you've let a friend or family member borrow your vehicle every now and then. Maybe they were running a quick errand, their vehicle was in the shop or, perhaps, they were picking up your children from school. Whatever the reason is, did you know that in the event the person borrowing your…

Dec 13

Tips for Choosing Cyber-Safe Toys

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Cyber, Home Insurance, Insurance Tips

As the holiday season approaches and children build their wish lists, smart toys may be at the top. You may not have thought about it, but internet-connected toys typically have a built-in microphone and speaker and can potentially expose children and others in their household to data or identity theft. Cyber-Safe Toys

Dec 06

Debunked: The 10 Biggest Winter Driving Myths

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Auto Insurance, Personal Insurance, Seasonal Tips

To help drivers navigate the challenges that come along with cold, ice and snow, there’s no shortage of winter driving tips. But unfortunately, not everything you’ll hear is really advice worth following. To help you separate fact from fiction, here’s the truth behind 10 of the biggest winter driving myths. Winter Driving Myths

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