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…
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…
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…
Leaving your keys in the car seems like a rookie mistake, but it is a rising cause of car theft. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, there were 126,603 car thefts due to keys being left inside of the car between 2012 and 2014. The study also found that the top five places that fall victim to this kind…
