Do I Need Flood Insurance Even If I Don’t Live In a High Risk Flood Zone?

Apr 21 2014 - With all the flooding that goes on in the U.S., you'd think more people would carry flood insurance. Despite all those newscasts depicting scenes of homes getting swept away by a river running down Main Street, only... more ›

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3 Car Safety Features You Shouldn't Skip

Apr 11 2014 We've come a long way since inventing the wheel, and technology has certainly improved since inventing the car. Finally, the cars of today are starting to reflect that technology in their safety features. Here are just... more ›

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A Little Extra Caution Can Go a Long Way While Driving at Night

Apr 4 2014 While fall and winter have their own pleasures, longer nights mean increased danger on the roads. You might think you drive just as well at night, but consider this: Even though nighttime driving accounts for just 23%... more ›

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Practical Preparation—72 Hour Kits

Apr 2 2014 Preparation seems to be a theme in blogs of the day, but sometimes it is hard to get started-especially when it seems like there is so much to do. One of the best things you can do to get started is to make it simple... more ›

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Your Family Emergency Plan

Mar 28 2014 Sometimes the idea of unexpected disaster can feel pretty overwhelming and scary, but with a little preparation, you can turn these fearful feelings into feelings of security and excitement. As you and your family begin... more ›

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Preparing Your Kids for Emergencies

Mar 13 2014 Perhaps the most important thing you can do to prepare for an emergency is to talk about it before it happens. Especially families with kids should make plans and preparations for all types of emergencies. Here are a... more ›

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Home Security Tips

Mar 10 2014 Everyone wants to keep their home safe from burglars or intruders, but not everyone wants to have an alarm system installed. There are plenty of people who prefer the do-it-yourself route, whether it's home improvement... more ›

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The basics of food storage: emergency survival

Mar 6 2014 Food storage may seem like a "dorky" thing to do, but really - being caught without any food or water during a natural disaster goes so beyond "dorky" you don't even want to go there. Food storage is not just for... more ›

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Stopping Tax Fraud Before it happens!

Mar 3 2014 You are just doing your civic duty when along comes a nice looking site just asking for some simple (yet quite personal) information. No one would dare take advantage of a righteous tax payer...would they? Your dang... more ›

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Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions

Feb 21 2014 Tax season is upon all of us once again and year after year millions of Americans fail to receive the tax refund they could have received if they had been more vigilant in applying deductions. So before filing for your... more ›

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