Joseph W. McCartin Insurance

Taking time to safely store your critical documents will give you peace of mind and ensure that you are prepared following an emergency. The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends taking an inventory of all important documents and valuables; this checklist will get you started. Once you have that, start to think about how to safely store your items. Here are two ways: Bank safe deposit…

Safety features for cars have progressed over the years. Seat belts, anti-lock break systems, airbags and electronic stability control are just a few. New technology has increased the amount of safety features that are available to consumers. Although they are extra-cost options at this point, the benefits of having these features outweigh the cost. Some features may be required in every car in the near future,…

Aggressive driving accounts for more than half of all traffic fatalities. In fact, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimate that over 6 million crashes in the United States are caused by road rage. Many common behaviors, including racing, failing to observe signs and regulations, seeking confrontations with other drivers all qualify as potentially aggressive behaviors. Speeding is considered…

We may be the last place you think to call when you experience a life change, but this could be a big mistake. There are a lot of events that your insurance agent should be aware of, whether big or small. In general, you should call your insurance agent to report any changes in the physical structure of your home,…

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…