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Jan 18, 2018

What Motorists Should Consider Before Renewing Auto Insurance Typically, car insurance policies auto-renew at the end of the 12-month term. This means a few weeks before your policy is due to end, you'll receive an email or letter from your auto insurer telling you that they'll renew your policy. While...

Jan 11, 2018

Avoid Water Damage from Frozen Pipes Homeowners need to consider the risks of frozen pipes in their homes, especially during this winter in Illinois. A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, structural damage, and the immediate potential for mold. Frozen...

Dec 21, 2017

Take action to prepare for disasters this season. In many areas, winter storms are a scary reality for small businesses. Most business owners won't be singing €œLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow,€ but hoping that severe weather stays well away from their business. Rightly so, since the threat...

Dec 07, 2017

Keep your journey running smoothly this winter by avoiding common breakdown issues.   A breakdown is the bane of any driver's life, no matter what time of year it is. However, a breakdown in winter is especially unpleasant as the cooler temperatures mean that motorists could be waiting for a tow truck...

Nov 16, 2017

Heading out on a Thanksgiving road trip? Read this guide first! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many people across the nation€¯are€¯preparing to travel. Whether you're heading north to visit the in-laws or south to catch a break from the city, it's essential to prepare for your Thanksgiving...

Nov 02, 2017

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a very real threat - Ensure you address it immediately. Now that the cooler weather is coming, that means more time spent indoors cooking up hearty meals and turning on the heating (now and again). While our winter homes should be places of comfort, there is one silent...

Oct 19, 2017

Don't be tempted to skip a song, reply to a text, or browse social media behind the wheel. The dangers of distracted driving are well-known at this point. Anything from texting on cell phones to futzing with the radio, to applying your make-up, can shift your focus from the road. Unfortunately, newspapers,...

Oct 05, 2017

Switch safety gears and review your auto insurance for fall. The fall season is upon us, and we're welcoming in changing leaves, cooler nights, and the festive season. While we're enjoying the colors of autumn, motorists face a new set of challenges while driving on the roads. From fallen leaves to...

Sep 21, 2017

Changing flat tire is something every motorist should know how to handle.  It happens to the best of us. Whether you run over a sharp object or your tires wear down so much that they rip, getting a flat tire can happen to any of us. When this does happen, you're left with the hassle of either changing...

Sep 07, 2017

Get the most out of your home insurance with a deductible to suit your needs.  Choosing the right deductible is vital to protecting your home and finances. Every policy has a deductible so every person buying homeowners insurance will have to make this decision (no, there's no avoiding it!).   Selecting...