Today’s cars can do more than get you from point A to point B, thanks to something called telematics — a standard feature on many new vehicles. What Is Telematics? Telematics is the transmission of computer data via cell or land connection. There are two types of telematics systems: Embedded systems come with built-in cell phone connections. Non-embedded systems tether your cell…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. The busiest shopping weekend of the year has arrived. If you’ll be joining the crowd of more than 140 million Black Friday shoppers, take some extra precautions to protect yourself, your purchases and your personal information. In the Store From fistfights to identity theft, Black Friday shopping brings a few…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. Mark your calendar: The 2015 open enrollment period for individual medical insurance begins November 15, 2014, and runs through February 15, 2015. During this period, you can purchase individual medical coverage or make changes to existing coverage for 2015. No underwriting is required. What if I miss the deadline? Typically, individual medical…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. Cooler weather is here — and so is the time for winterizing your home Not sure where to start? Use this list to help: Clean air conditioners: Wipe down the unit, clear debris from the surrounding area and hose off the unit. Once it’s completely dry, cover the air conditioner…
Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville, www.erindoan.com. On average, more than 300,000 house fires occur each year in the U.S. — and most of them are preventable. In honor of Fire Prevention Week, make sure to check your smoke alarms and familiarize yourself with the fire hazards around your home — especially these surprising ones: Dust…
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