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8 Ways to Kick Your Texting and Driving Habit
Posted: March 31, 2021
8 Ways to Kick Your Texting and Driving HabitEvery driver ‒ and every passenger ‒ expects to reach their destination safely. But picking up your phone to read or answer a text while you’re behind the wheel puts everyone’s safety in jeopardy. At any point during the day, it’s estimated that around 660,000 drivers are on their phones. In the U.S., texting and driving causes a quarter of all car accidents. And teen...
Survey: What Grabs Your Attention During Road Trips?
Posted: March 30, 2021
Survey: What Grabs Your Attention During Road Trips?After the coronavirus pandemic struck the U.S. in 2020, vacations were canceled, traveling was banned, and many of us found ourselves stuck at home. But as spring 2021 approaches, many are opening up to the idea of hitting the road and taking a vacation. More than half of the respondents of a national survey, conducted by Erie Insurance said they plan to take at least...
If My Company Is Acquired by Another Company, What Happens to My 401(k)?
Posted: March 28, 2021
If My Company Is Acquired by Another Company, What Happens to My 401(k)?If your employer is acquired, the fate of your 401(k) plan may depend in part on what type of acquisition it is – asset sale or stock purchase. In an asset sale, the selling company retains responsibility for the 401(k) plan. Employees of the acquired company that stay on after the sale are typically considered new employees of the acquiring company. If the acquisition is...
Hiring a Contractor Checklist
Posted: March 24, 2021
Hiring a Contractor ChecklistHiring the right contractor can be tough—and it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make during a repair project, according to the Better Business Bureau. Whether you’re looking for someone to do a small repair or to help clean up after a storm that’s caused damage, it’s important to make sure you’ve hired someone you can trust to do the job. We’ve pulled together...
Beginner’s Guide to Annuities
Posted: March 22, 2021
Beginner’s Guide to AnnuitiesIt is never too late, or too early, to start planning for retirement. Annuities are a popular option with many advantages. You can put away larger amounts of cash, and growth is tax-free until you withdraw the funds. As an investment vehicle, annuities may seem confusing at first. The following is a basic guide to annuities for beginners. What Are Annuities? Annuities are a relatively...