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Expecting To Gain Those Holiday Pounds?
In a matter of days, the holiday season will return, and all those extra calories will once again propagate every corner of our lives, just like the seasonal decorations overtake the crowded malls. If during this time, you become a Jekyll-and-Hyde with uncontrollable snacking -- wielding a 6-week license to feast, remember that your holiday pounds can easily tip you...
Does Your Car Insurance Only Cover Aftermarket Parts or Original Manufacturer Parts?
As aftermarket parts are an affordable alternative to the expensive OEM parts, insurance companies will not always reimburse 100% of the repair costs when OEM parts are used. In fact, some carriers require the policyholder to pay the difference between the OEM part and the otherwise fully capable non-OEM substitute part." Auto accidents teach drivers many expensive lessons about their...
Driver Cell Phone Usage on the Rise
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) came out with an interesting report earlier in the year which addressed the increasing usage of cell phones in cars. The report states that driver cell phone usage increased in 2005, with 6% of drivers on hand-held phones in 2005 nationwide, compared to 5% in 2004. The 2005 rate translates into 974,000 vehicles...
Anti-Rollover Technology for All Vehicles by 2012
Considered the greatest life saving improvement since the safety belt, the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) announced a new proposal to require auto manufacturers to install electronic stability control (ESC) as a standard feature on all new passenger vehicles by 2012. ESC systems use automatic computer-controlled braking of individual wheels to help the driver maintain control in situations where...
Protecting Possessions in College
As a follow-up to our recent discussion of students heading off to college and taking their valuable possessions with them, here are six time-tested tips that should be practiced by the young adults:...
Better News For Atlantic Hurricane Region Homeowners: Forecasters Downgrade Hurricane Season Threats
Good news for homeowners that live in the Atlantic hurricane region: As a follow-up to our May InsWeb Blog post "2006 Hurricane Season Alert: 4 to 6 Major Hurricanes Predicted," the same government agency that issued the alert at the end of May recently downgraded the threat, as this year's hurricane season won't be as bad as predicted.
Home Energy Costs On The Rise
After struggling to come to terms with my astronomically high energy bill last month, I knew I had to look into finding ways to cut my usage. I came across an article on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) website that may help people in my situation. Here are some of the tips they provided:...
Good (And Bad) News: Your Teenager Is Now A Teen Driver
Imagine this: Not only is it back-to-school time, but your teenager has just passed their driving test and they're ready to start driving around. This is great news, right? It means they can drive themselves to school, you don't have to fit in driving them to their endless activities around your already busy schedule, maybe they can even help with...
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