What Should You Do If Your Car Catches On Fire?
Posted: October 15, 2021
What Should You Do If Your Car Catches On Fire?When it comes to auto insurance claims, car fires are relatively rare. But if you’ve ever seen a vehicle engulfed in flames, you know it can be a frightening scene. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), there are about 200,000 vehicle fires each year in the United States – causing nearly $2 billion in property damage and claiming hundreds of lives. Since car...
Survey: Misplace Your Car Keys? You’re Not Alone.
Posted: October 14, 2021
Survey: Misplace Your Car Keys? You’re Not Alone.Car keys are one of the top items people lose the most. How do you keep track of yours? Our recent survey of more than 2,300 respondents shows us where people commonly keep their keys (and how they find them if they go missing.) Check out the infographic below to see the results. Consistency is key If you frequently lose your car keys, it’s time...
Can Life Insurance Cover Student Loan Debt?
Posted: October 13, 2021
Can Life Insurance Cover Student Loan Debt?What Happens To Your Student Loans If You Pass Away? The short answer: It depends on the type of loans you have. Federal loans: Loans issued directly to a person through the U.S. Department of Education are discharged (“forgiven”) upon that person’s death, once the required documentation is submitted. Read more specifics about federal student loans at StudentAid.gov. Parent PLUS loans: As a type of...
How to Perform a Breast Self-Exam
Posted: October 10, 2021
How to Perform a Breast Self-ExamOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast self-examination is an important step in the early detection of breast cancer. Along with clinical breast exams and mammograms, it can help detect cancer in the early stages, when it is often treatable. Women should start performing regular breast exams at home in their 20s, as stated by the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Three Ways to Perform a Breast...
Storing an Emergency Water Supply: 6 Quick Tips
Posted: October 8, 2021
Storing an Emergency Water Supply: 6 Quick TipsWe’ve all seen the pictures on TV and social media of people stocking up on water before a natural disaster. Many times, store shelves usually full of water and other necessities are bare. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ensure you and your family have clean, fresh and safe drinking water should you ever need it. Water Storage for Emergency Preparedness Here are...