Road Rookies: Teen Driving Tips To Keep Them Safe
It happened. Your little one grew up. Hard to believe, right? Feels like the “diaper days” were only yesterday. And since kids don’t stay young forever, adulthood commences at the terrifying moment your passengers become…drivers. But before they do, parents still hold the cards. In this case, the keys. Here’s some extremely important advice if […]
Road Trip Apps: Use Your Smartphone to Plan a Tech-Savvy Road Trip
When the craving for adventure hits, there is no greater cure than a spontaneous road trip. If you’re itching to hit the road without an itinerary, grab your smartphone (and maybe a change of clothes). Below are some of our favorite mobile apps that will help turn your smartphone into the ultimate copilot. Navigation Reliable […]
Buying a Second Home? Here’s What to Consider
One isn’t always enough. Houses, that is. For some lucky folks, vacations aren’t truly relaxing if they occur in impersonal hotels or resorts. They literally want a home away from home. If you’re among this fortunate bunch, here are some key factors to remember when deciding to buy twice. Location, Location, Location Do your homework […]
History of America’s Interstate Highway System
The Interstate Highway System is famous for traffic. Or maybe infamous is a better word. Despite the frustration associated with long trips and longer delays, its impact on the country is unquestionable. Let’s try our best to celebrate 60 years since President Eisenhower signed the act into law. And maybe wonder what the next 60 […]
Tips for Car Camping in the Wilderness: Adventure Off the Beaten Path
For those who like to watch civilization fade away in the rearview mirror, a car camping trip is the ultimate getaway. If you’re looking to drive off the beaten path this summer, we have a few tips to help you make the most of your car adventure into the wilderness. Pack with a plan. When […]
Four US Islands to Visit by Taking a Car Ferry
Though we can’t actually drive across water, notable ferry routes nearly allow for the possibility. Sometimes you just want to drive direct. Less how the crow flies and more how the salmon swims. But doing so means traveling across water – not going around it. Here are a few famous places that happily marry car […]
Better Secure Than Sorry: 4 Tips to Protect Against Online Identity Theft
As shopping and banking online has become an integral part of our daily lives, it’s never been more important to protect your online identity. After introducing Mobile Authentication (Touch ID®), we are at the forefront of secure technology. Here are a few smart tips. Password Protection Birthdays, pet names and favorite foods are out – […]
Family Auto Insurance: Why Nest-Dwellers Are Doing it Right
More than a quarter of young adults currently live at home with their parents. And this type of living arrangement has been modestly on the rise since our last recession. Many in this group reluctantly stayed, or moved back, home during tough economic times, but now are warming up to the idea. They don’t want […]
How to Plan for a Baby – Advice for New Parents
Once a baby enters the world, parents want to freeze the moment in time. But like everything else, life goes on. After that first instant of exaltation in the delivery room fades, reality comes immediately into focus. Here are several financial tips for new parents. Health Insurance Your family just got larger, even if it […]
Make Your Move: How and When to Make a Career Change
Good jobs aren’t always good careers. Careers tend to be more fulfilling and rooted in passion. Yet many of us stay in high-paying professions despite overwhelming feelings of emptiness. It takes risk and courage to switch careers later in life. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t something that’s not only possible but essential. Regrets usually […]
