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Shopping Safety Tips for the Holidays

Shopping Safety Tips for the Holidays The average American plans to spend $998 on gifts and other holiday items this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. While that’s not as high as pre-pandemic years, it will still be a busy time for both online and brick and mortar retailers. However, all that hustle and bustle can create opportunities for real-life grinches. This time of year, thieves, pickpockets and porch...

6 Must-Have Apps for Your Car

6 Must-Have Apps for Your Car You have a lot to keep track of in today’s fast-paced life ‒ from to-do lists to meetings to juggling multiple schedules in your household (and everything in between). And you’re not alone. A Pew survey revealed that about 60% of U.S. adults often feel too busy to even enjoy their lives. In the midst of all this busyness, one task that could easily fall...

20 Things Under $20 to Always Keep in the Car

20 Things Under $20 to Always Keep in the Car One of our nation’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, famously said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This mantra is especially true when you get behind the wheel. So to make sure you’re prepared for anything life may throw your way, here’s a list of 20 essential items you should always keep in your car. And best of all: each is readily available...

Car Chip Shortage 2021: What’s Going On?

Car Chip Shortage 2021: What’s Going On? What do bicycles, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, refrigerators and kayaks have in common? They’ve all been in short supply at times during the COVID-19 pandemic. The past year’s global health crisis has led to unprecedented changes in supply and demand. Production shutdowns sent the price of lumber sky-high. Months spent quarantining led homeowners to spend more time outdoors, some taking on more DIY renovation projects. And...

Survey: The Top 5 Reasons Why Drivers Speed (2021)

Survey: The Top 5 Reasons Why Drivers Speed (2021) During the early months of the pandemic, did you notice more fast cars on the road? (And, be honest: Did you step on the gas yourself when the roads were less busy?) The trend is noticeable – and several national highway safety organizations agree. Some groups, such as the Governors Highway Safety Association, are now sounding the alarm about the increase and launching programs to...