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Burglary Prevention: Should You Leave the Lights On?

It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this...

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Which Home Alarms Do You Need?

Technology has made home alarms of all kinds — from security to smoke, radon to radiation — more accessible than ever. Many of them can be configured to work together, and some even alert you to trouble through your...

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Device Insurance: Cover Your Personal Electronics With the Policy You Already Have

It seems everyone these days has a smartphone. Or a smart TV, a tablet, or an ebook reader. Or all of the above – and more. When you add it all up, you may find you have thousands and thousands of dollars tied up in...

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How to Deal With Road Rage

Have you ever noticed that, with roadway anger, it’s always the other guy’s fault? And, it very well could be. The thing is, you can’t control how other people drive. But, you can control how you respond to situations...

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Safety Tips for Your Summer Swims

When the sun is out and the weather’s warm, people flock to the water — whether it’s the beach, a lake, a river or a backyard pool. But, wherever there’s water, there’s also danger. According to the U.S. Centers for...

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Safety Tips for Summer Thrill Seekers

The family summer vacation is a time-honored tradition, and it often includes a trip to one of our country’s incredible amusement parks. But, while the rides and other attractions at these parks are typically safe, it...

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What Should Go in Your Home Safe (or Safe-Deposit Box)?

Spring has arrived, which means it’s time to clean the cobwebs out of the corners, organize the closets and so forth. While you’re at it, don’t forget to revisit the important documents and other items you have in your...

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The Type of Fire Extinguisher Every Home Should Have

A fire is a fire, and a fire extinguisher is a fire extinguisher, right? Well, not quite. There are actually different types of fires and different types of extinguishers that respond best to each one. So, which is...

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Navigate Rainy Roadways With Care

It’s just rain — how much impact can it really have on your driving? The answer: a lot. You’re likely to experience lower visibility, reduced traction and increased difficulty in handling your car both during and after...

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How To Write A Will In 10 Simple Steps

For centuries we have been told the importance of writing a will, and yet 71% of Americans under the age of 34 don't have one. Millennials aren't the only generation neglecting the importance of a will, either. Almost...

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Disability Insurance 101

Chances are your income is one of the most important, necessary aspects in your life. In the event you are or become disabled, sustaining a normal, livable income can be incredibly difficult, especially when personal...

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10 “Healthy” Foods that Aren’t Really That Healthy

Americans are suckers for advertising. If it's slapped on a label, it must be true, right? Better yet, make the label green and look like a leaf and you're probably even more likely to buy it in the name of better...

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Best Cars for Teenagers in 2016

Whether you are dreading your teen getting behind the wheel or ecstatic that your carpooling and chauffeuring days are over, choosing a car for your teen driver is an important process. Since teens lack driving...

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Motorcycling’s 5 Biggest Risks

In spring 2015, a reported 12.5 million Americans said they lived in a household that owned a motorcycle. Some might find it surprising to learn that this number has dropped by 3.68 million households since spring 2009....

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Identity Protection Tips for Tax Season

What’s the most important number for you this tax season? The amount of your refund? The amount you owe? The number of hours spent poring over all the other numbers? All of those are pretty important, but none of them...

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Insurance And Airbnb: How Does It Work?

In fall 2007, San Francisco, CA residents Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia developed an innovative way to help pay rent: they transformed the loft in their apartment into a studio with three air mattresses and, after...

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3 Ways To Make Sure You Never Commit Insurance Fraud

The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud estimates that nearly $80 billion is taken by insurance fraud each year. With the exception of Oregon and Virginia, 48 states and the District of Columbia have insurance-fraud laws...

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3 Ways To Maintain Your Boat

Whether you are new to the boating scene or a veteran on the water, maintaining proper upkeep of your boat is not only an important part of boat ownership, it is also essential in extending the longevity of your vessel'...

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How to be prepared for a California earthquake

Earthquakes are more common in California than other parts of the country, and even minor ones can cause a lot of damage. Here are some ways you and your family can prepare, so you can minimize its effect on your life....

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Do You Need Insurance For Your Done?

In February 2015 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), that the sky was now open to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drones. If you are like other individuals and...

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What to Do After A Hit and Run in California

For years, California has led the nation in hit-and-run accidents; there are nearly 575,000 hit and run car accident cases in the U.S. every year and more than 20,000 of those accidents occur in the Los Angeles are. Hit-...

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How Does Term Life Insurance Work?

You've heard about term life insurance, but you're not sure exactly what it is and if it's something you should purchase. Here are some basics to help you decide if term life insurance is right for you and your family....

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Tips for Protecting Your Home from Burglary

Your home is sacred. It's where you and your loved ones live your lives. It's where you go to be safe and protected from the world. The last thing you want is for someone to violate your home by breaking in, taking away...

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The Basics of Umbrella Insurance

Let's talk umbrella insurance. You may be wondering, "So, what is it exactly and is it something I should consider purchasing?" To answer the second part of that question, yes, you should consider purchasing umbrella...

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What To Wear To Stay Safe On A Motorcycle

Motorcycles are an efficient and affordable transportation option, but they can also be dangerous, especially if you are not dressed properly when riding it. After purchasing your new motorcycle, you might not want or...

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Why Is California Auto Insurance So Expensive?

Whether you have just purchased your first car or are an experienced driver, auto insurance is a necessity. As you have been looking at different auto insurance plans, especially if you have lived and driven in another...

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Renters Insurance FAQs

More and more people in the U.S. are renting these days, but in 2014, data showed that only 30 percent of renters had renters insurance. When it comes to renters insurance, there are a lot of common misconceptions....

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Visiting Moreno Valley? Give These 3 Activities A Try

You have no excuse to be bored in Moreno Valley, California! No matter your budget is, whether your prefer indoor or outdoor activities, or if you would rather have experiences by yourself or with a group, there's...

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5 Life Insurance Misconceptions, Cleared Up

Any kind of insurance can be confusing, but life insurance is one type that a lot of people have misconceptions about. To help clear up those misconceptions, listed below are five of the most common ones, accompanied...

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What to Do After a Car Accident in Winter

Freezing temperatures, gusts of wind, patches of ice – winter can be a horrible time to be on the road, especially if you’re on vacation and aren’t used to driving in winter conditions. And, it’s an even worse time to...

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10 Little-Known Facts About Riverside California

If you think you know everything interesting about your hometown of Riverside California, think again! Here is a countdown of 10 little-known, interesting facts! #10: Our Restaurants - Our city has 610 ranked...

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How to Avoid Animal-Vehicle Collisions

About 2 million times every year, animals and cars collide on U.S. roadways — often causing serious and even fatal injuries to drivers and passengers, along with about $1 billion in damage, according to the U.S....

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