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Bringing home a brand new or “brand new to you” car is always an exciting moment, but a whole set of new worries and responsibilities come right along with that new purchase. You now have a car payment to add to your monthly expenses, and actually seeing an extra several …

We all know speeding is bad, but how exactly does it impact the likelihood of a car crash? Speeding, defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as driving in excess of the posted speed limit or too fast for road conditions, may be the biggest risk factor on …

Since it’s 2021, you may be asking yourself, where is the flying car The Jetsons promised me? How about the hoverboard Marty McFly was cruising around on in Back to The Future? Hollywood may not have gotten their future of transportation predictions exactly right. Still, there are a lot of …

Though we don’t like to think about it, every time you take your car on the road, there’s always the possibility of an accident, and with it, the possibility of the loss of your vehicle. Obviously, lives take priority over any possible property damage or loss that would occur, but …

If you Google the phrase “buying a car” right now, a few recent news articles will pop up, with headlines along the lines of “expert tips for buying a car in today’s chaotic market” and “why buying a car is nuts right now.” One CNBC article headline lays it all …

Did you know that between 2019 and 2020, the number of US citizens working from home grew from 22 percent to 42 percent? For many, that change is permanent, with offices offering full-time remote opportunities or more flexibility in office work schedules. If you and your partner are both working …

After a long, hot summer, you’re probably ready for cooler temperatures, but is your car? Winter brings with it plenty of dangerous weather conditions that can make driving treacherous, such as hail, snow, and freezing temperatures. There are many precautions you can take to prepare yourself and your vehicle for …

If you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, you’ve probably got quite a few different factors running through your mind. Mileage, safety rating, maintenance history, number of prior owners, accident reports, the down payment and overall price: all factors that are well worth looking into, and that’s …

If you read or watch the news, engage with social media, or just consider yourself at all plugged in to current events, thoughts of climate change or environmental concerns have no doubt crossed your mind at some point or another. You’ve likely read dire think pieces on the future of …

More and more offices are allowing employees to work from home, which means no more commuting to and from the office every day. Because of this, many folks have decided to ditch their cars in favor of public transportation or ride-sharing services. But did you know that even if you …