Past Articles

Published in 2017

10 Under $10K: December 2017 Collector Car List

Almost everybody in the collector car hobby is on a budget of some kind. For some of us, that budget is a pretty tight one. That doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of choices on the bottom rungs of the price ladder, though, and some of these choices are getting popular enough for prices to start…

Safeguard Your Long-Term Care

When deciding how you’d like to customize your long-term care (LTC) policy, you will most likely face a decision on whether to have an inflation rider or forgo any inflation protection. Before deciding what is best for you, it is best to understand the benefits offered by a compound inflation rider…

Paperless Options: Going Green

Did you know your Auto-Owners Insurance policy documents and bills can all be paperless? — Going paperless means you’ll receive an email as soon as a bill or policy document is available. These can be easily accessed on the Auto-Owners website (www.auto-owners.com) under the Customer Center link.…

Why Today’s Homes Burn Faster

— — From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear. — A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and certification company UL (Underwriters Laboratories). — Larger homes, more…

WHO NEEDS A SLEIGH? HAGERTY’S TOP 5 CHRISTMAS MOVIE CARS

Let’s face it, it just wouldn’t be Christmas without Christmas movies. They warm our hearts. They lift our spirits. They make us laugh. And if they happen to include a memorable classic car or two, well, all the better. We all have our favorite holiday films and automobiles, but the “elves” at…

Three Ways a Pool May Affect Your Homeowners Insurance

That oh-so-covetable experience of taking a dip in your very own pool? Millions of American households enjoy it, at least when the weather’s nice. — With the summer heat ratcheting up, you may be coming down with a serious case of pool envy, obsessed with having a pool right outside your door for…

THE FIVE CARS WE'RE MOST THANKFUL FOR

It’s time to gather ‘round the table and give thanks for family, friends… and the cars that fuel our passion! The folks at Hagerty have compiled their own list of head turners and pulse-racers below. What would you (and yours – get the conversation going!) add to round out this list? — 1. 1964 ½-66…

Shopping for a Safe Car

Not only do vehicles vary in size and color, they can also vary in safety. There are still important safety differences, and some vehicles are safer than others. Many automakers offer safety features beyond the required federal minimums. The following safety features should be considered when…

Road Tripping? Don't Leave Home Without These Tools

Vintage cars are not like daily drivers, and there’s no sense in pretending that they are. Something always needs to be fixed or, at a bare minimum, tightened. — But which tools? Now, there’s the rub. It really does depend on how far you’re driving. Our friends at Hagerty® have developed a…

How to Lower Your Auto Insurance Bill

— It’s easy to lower your insurance costs — especially if you have a great driving record, or don’t mind having higher deductibles. — Who doesn’t want to pay less for car insurance? Billions of dollars are spent on ad campaigns to convince you to “switch and save” — but the truth is, many people…