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Jan 12

Fitness Trackers Could Pose Identify Theft Risks

By Uncategorized
Approximately 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year’s Resolutions. And of those people, 66 percent of them set fitness goals as part of their resolutions. In an attempt to get a kick-start on these 2016 resolutions, a lot of consumers purchased fitness trackers during the holiday season. According Pew Research Center recently announced that 60 percent of Americans now…
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Jan 05

Everything You Need to Know About Chip Cards

By Tips from the Insurance Experts
Payment cards that comply with the EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) standards are often called chip cards. Moving to these chip cards has improved security and control of "offline" credit-card transaction approvals. Beyond the need to no longer swipe, here are some ways that chip cards are different from traditional credit cards: Chip cards go by many names, but all have…
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Dec 14

5 Ways to Prevent Road Salt from Affecting Your Car

By Auto Insurance, Uncategorized
Snow covered roads. Whiteouts. Black ice. All are situations that everyone is not looking forward to this winter. Unfortunately, with the colder weather on its way, there is a chance that we will all experience one or all of these road conditions. Road salt definitely helps make the roads safer. A study conducted by Marquette University found that de-icing winter roads…
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Dec 09

Help Prevent Drunk & Drugged Driving

By Seasonal Tips, Tips from the Insurance Experts
December is 3D month (Drunk & Drugged Driving Month) and with the holiday season approaching, it's especially important to know the facts and statistics related to drunk and drugged driving. Impaired is impaired, whether it's drugs or alcohol. Both present a serious risk to not only yourself but everyone else on the road. In order to prevent drugged and drunk driving, here…
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Dec 02

Could You Make It Without an Insurance Agent?

By Tips from the Insurance Experts
When it comes to insurance, there are a lot of things to consider; it's complicated. That's where an insurance agent comes into play. They help you get the right protection at the right price, helping you avoid financial vulnerability and personal liability. You'd be surprised how many people are either under-insured or over-insured. Still don't think you need an insurance…
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Nov 17

Don't Be a Victim of a Deer Collision

By Seasonal Tips
This month brings is the beginning of deer mating season, which causes an increase in deer collisions. Insurance companies have reported a spike in claims during the months of November & December. The average cost for repairs after a collision is $4,135. In 2013, there were at least 12,945 deer hit and 191 deaths in Maryland as a result of these collisions. Maryland ranks…
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Nov 05

10 Tips to Ensure Child Safety in Your Home

By Uncategorized
November is Child Safety & Protection Month, a campaign dedicated to creating awareness about potential dangers children face in everyday situations and to provide ways to prevent any dangers. Every year, about 2.3 million children are accidentally injured and more than 2,500 are killed. We've put together some tips to help child-proof your home: Install safety gates. Use a hardware-mounted safety gate at the…
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Oct 22

10 Tips for a Spook-tacular Halloween

By Fall, Seasonal Tips
It's the most fa-boo-lous time of the year filled with costumes, tricks, treats, and fun. Make Halloween safety your number one priority this year and keep everyone safe by following these tips: Leave your keys and grab a broomstick. The most popular trick-or-treating hours are from 5:30-9:30 pm. If you are driving, be sure to be extra alert during these times for trick-or-treaters. Keep…
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