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Jun 15

What We Know About Sinkholes, and What We Don’t

By Personal Insurance
Imagine this: You’re leaving your house, ready to tackle the working day, only to discover a large, inexplicable hole where your car is supposed to be. That’s the thing about sinkholes. They’re just baffling. At first glance, sinkholes are nature’s slapstick: sudden, unpredictable, dramatic and absurd. But there’s a serious side, too – lives have been lost in sinkholes, and the…
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Jun 05

How to Protect Your Bike from Theft

By Personal Insurance
Whether you’re a hardcore biking enthusiast or more of a casual cruiser, riding your bike is a great way to enjoy the outdoors – and a healthier way to get around, too. After each ride, it’s important to remember to lock your bike up so thieves can’t steal it. Bike safety and advocacy group Bicycle Law estimates somewhere between 800,000 and 2…
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May 13

How to Freeze Your Credit (and When You Might Need To)

By Personal Insurance
If you’re like most Americans, you probably rely on the internet to do everything from buying birthday presents and booking vacations to managing your bank account and paying bills. But for every transaction you make, you’re trusting a company with some type of personal information. And even if you’re not making purchases online yourself, most corporate systems are still connected…
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May 06

7 Benefits of Driving Stick Shift

By Auto Insurance
You know the great thing about driving a car with an automatic transmission? They’re so much fun. The thrill of shifting from park into drive is just exhilarating…said no one ever. Thirteen years ago, I was in the market for a new car when I found it: a beautiful Saab 9-3 in pristine condition and heated seats. Heated seats! (Please keep in mind this…
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Apr 12

Life Insurance for Millennials

By Life Insurance
Research from the Life Insurance and Market Research Association (LIMRA) shows that while Millennials (anyone born between 1980 and 1995) are concerned about their financial security, very few have enough (or even any) life insurance. Why Millennials aren’t buying life insurance Millennials cited “cost” as the main reason why they did not purchase life insurance. Many perceive life insurance to be…
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Apr 05

9 Life Changes to Tell Your Insurance Agent About

By Life Insurance
Life’s changes come with new goals and dreams. Whether you’re getting married, expecting a baby, or getting ready to downsize… big changes in life often come with new financial priorities, too. That’s why it helps to have an insurance agent who can help you understand what these changes mean for your insurance needs. Wondering what to expect for your next adventure? Read…
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