Buying a previously owned car is a great way to save money when looking for your next vehicle. However, it does take a bit more legwork to find the right car for you. In addition, since factory warranties often do not extend to a car’s second owner, you need to take extra care to make Read more…
Use this checklist to get ahead of cold weather challenges and prepare your home for the seasonal changes ahead. Plant bulbs for springtime flowers. Cover and/or store outdoor furniture. Winterize summer lawn equipment and prepare it for seasonal storage. Remove window screens and (if applicable) put up storm windows and doors. Replace damaged weather stripping Read more…
Cyberattacks on businesses are at an all-time high. In 2021, there were 50% more cyberattacks on businesses per week (compared to 2020) and the average cost of a data breach rose to a new high of $4.24 million, according to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021. Your response to such an event Read more…
If your home was destroyed by fire or other disaster, would you be able to remember and account for all the items of value? Probably not. It’s hard enough to recall everything you own in normal situations, but when tragedy strikes, it’s even more challenging. Having an up-to-date home inventory will make filing an insurance Read more…
Our world has become immersed in sharing our lives through social media. Sharing on social media creates a feeling or bond between friends, but sometimes sharing some of the things we do, can become dangerous. In today’s society, we are aware that sharing our social insurance number is a faux pas, but what makes a Read more…
Are you one of the millions of people who have experienced road rage while driving? Or, have you been the victim of someone else’s road rage? The chances are high that you’ve had to deal with both. Nearly one third of Canadians experience road rage at least once a month, according to a 2015 survey Read more…
Did you know that if you’re driving and engaging in a conversation on your mobile device, you are over 4 times more likely to be involved in an accident? Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of driving-related accidents resulting in bodily injury in Alberta. Let’s take a look at what constitutes distracted driving, Read more…
Did You Know? Extreme summer temperatures are not only uncomfortable, they are also dangerous for your health. This is particularly true for older adults and children who are more susceptible to illness. Read on to learn more about heat-related illnesses and tips for preventing them. Heat Exhaustion occurs when the body is not able to Read more…
Did you know that nearly one in five traffic accidents happens in a parking lot or parking garage? Improvements in infrastructure and safety applications, such as seat belts and air bags, have reduced the frequency of certain types of traffic accidents. However, accidents involving personal injury and property damage in parking lots are on the rise. Read more…
Going on vacation? The last thing you want to come home to is damage from a broken pipe, break-in or worse. Learn how to keep your home safe while you are away. Vacation is that time of year you happily anticipate: the opportunity to get away from it all and just unwind. You would never Read more…