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Interactive Dashboards, the Newest Source of Distracted Driving
Safety experts are raising concerns about the latest evolving distraction in cars: the interactive dashboard. You already know that fiddling with your smartphone while driving is illegal, highly dangerous and can lead to a serious accident or death. These evolving...
Avoid Falling Victim to the Staged Car Crash Scam
The staged car accident scam is growing as perpetrators are getting craftier about entrapping unsuspecting motorists. Scammers usually meticulously plan their staged car accidents, leaving nothing to chance. They practice until they get it right and even if you can...
Belong to a Homeowners’ Association? Know Your Insurance Obligations
If you reside in a community that's part of a homeowners' association (HOA), you should understand what the association's insurance obligations are relative to your own to avoid any coverage gaps between your insurance and that of the association. HOA rules usually...
Own a Condo? Make Sure You Have the Right Insurance Policy
Knowing what type of insurance you need if you live in a condominium can be confusing. After all, while you own your unit and everything inside its walls, you obviously are not required to insure the entire building, which you don't own. It's important that you secure...
What You Need to Know About Flood Insurance
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 99% of counties in the U.S. experienced flooding between 1996 and 2019 and many of those affected were not in areas traditionally associated with floods, The Washington Post recently reported. Property owners in...
Essential Vehicle Features that Enhance Driving Safety
Winter driving can be challenging, with icy roads, snow-covered surfaces and frigid temperatures posing significant risks to drivers. While safe driving plays a critical role, many modern vehicles come equipped with advanced safety features designed to enhance winter...
Insure Your Boat In and Out of the Water
Millions of Americans take to the water each year during boating season, traveling the nation's coastlines, rivers, lakes and canals. The watercraft range from simple rowboats to jet skis to small motorboats to luxury yachts. Boat owners spend significant amounts of...
More Providers Charge for Telemedicine, Phone Visits and Doctor E-Mails
More hospitals and insurers have started charging patients for virtual care services as they have grown in usage and providers are spending more time meeting patients in telehealth appointments and responding to their e-mails. Many hospital systems have started...
Stop-Loss Insurance Rates Escalate as Catastrophic Claims Grow
Companies that self-insure their group health benefits, or are in partial self-insured plans called level-funding, are this year seeing steep increases in the cost of their stop-loss insurance as the number and costs of high-dollar claims skyrocket. Stop-loss...
Is Your Business Ready for an Earthquake?
Being prepared for an earthquake is a good investment if you are in a quake-prone area. At least one-fourth of all businesses that close because of a disaster never reopen, mostly because they are unprepared. "Is Your Business Ready" questionnaires are a great place...
Medicare Part B Premiums Rising 10%
The standard monthly Medicare Part B premium will increase 6% for 2024, about $10 more than what seniors are paying in 2023. Medicare Part B covers doctor's services, outpatient hospital services, some home health services and durable medical equipment. The Centers...
Climb the Annuity Ladder to a Better Retirement
Due to countless medical advances and healthier lifestyles, U.S. retirees are living increasingly longer lives.A healthy 65-year-old man has a 24% chance of living to the age of 90 or older, and a healthy woman has a 35% chance of living that long. While this is great...