Category: Personal Insurance
AAA: Distracted Driving For Teens A Bigger Problem Than Thought
Posted: March 25, 2015
WASHINGTON — Distractions — especially talking with passengers and using cellphones — play a far greater role in car crashes involving teen drivers than has been previously understood, according to compelling new evidence cited by safety researchers. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analyzed nearly 1,700 videos that capture the actions of teen drivers in the moments before a crash. It found that distractions...
How Driving Violations Can Affect Auto Insurance Premiums
Posted: March 25, 2015
From the car you drive, to the frequency with which you use it, there are several factors that go into determining how much you pay in auto insurance premiums. Each factor is weighted,, ultimately resulting in a price for typically a 6 or 12 month policy period. A major contributor to premiums is your driving record. The safer you drive, the more likely it is...
Phished! What now? Some steps to recovery
Posted: March 19, 2015
Pop-up screens can be phishing scams. It could happen to anyone. You’re innocently browsing news headlines, checking the latest sports scores or searching for the perfect pair of shoes when out of nowhere you get a pop-up warning that a virus was detected on your computer and you need to contact Microsoft immediately. Conveniently enough, the pop-up also provides you with the Microsoft support...
Be Alert For Skimmers And Scammers!
Posted: January 24, 2015
It’s easy for a criminal to put a skimmer device on a credit card reader Before you swipe your bank card or credit card to make a payment or complete a bank transaction, be alert for skimmer devices attached inside or over the real card reader. Criminals use skimmers to capture the information from the magnetic strip on credit or debit cards, gaining unauthorized access...
Plan For Your Future: Buy Life Insurance As A Young Adult
Posted: November 12, 2014
With the struggle to manage burdensome student loans, balance the cost of mortgages and meet the endless barrage of other living expenses, why should life insurance be a priority for us as young adults? The answer is simple: it provides invaluable protection for our family’s financial future. We spend so much of our time and energy working to provide the best life for our loved...
