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title: Cowart Insurance Agency Blog Posts from 2018
description: Blog posts published by Cowart Insurance Agency in 2018
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# Past Articles

## Published in 2018

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[**Happy Holidays from our family to yours!**](/blog/2018/happy-holidays-from-our-family-to-yours)

[**Keep Pets Happy and Safe on Vacation** — You’re not just imagining it—a lot of people are traveling with their pets these days. — According to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 1,000 travelers, 53% of those responding said they take their pets on vacation, and 52% stay only at places that welcome pets. (For some people, the “welcome” part…](/blog/2018/keep-pets-happy-and-safe-on-vacation)

[**Georgia's Distracted Driving Laws:** — — **House Bill 673: Distracted Driving Legislation** — **(Important Changes to Georgia Law)** — HB 673 would prohibit drivers from holding or supporting a wireless telecommunication device or a stand-alone electronic device while operating a vehicle. Additionally, this measure would maintain the ban on…](/blog/2018/georgias-distracted-driving-laws)

[**Happy Thanksgiving from our Family to Yours!**](/blog/2018/happy-thanksgiving-from-our-family-to-yours)

[**Five Common (and Potentially Costly) Homeowner Mistakes** — Owning a home is usually a great experience. But it can also be a hassle, especially when unexpected issues pop up—whether you have a minor breakdown or a major catastrophe, it’s almost certainly going to require time and money to fix. — In many instances, however, those “unexpected” issues shouldn…](/blog/2018/five-common-and-potentially-costly-homeowner-mistakes)

[**What Students Should Know About Life Insurance** — Considering the massive cost of a college education in America, do you ever wonder how much debt would be left behind in the event that a college student or university graduate passed away? — Think about it: Leaving Mom and Dad with thousands of dollars in unpaid loans, on top of losing a child,…](/blog/2018/what-students-should-know-about-life-insurance)

[**Auto-Owners Secure Credit Card Payment Options –Take Your Pick!** — Using a credit card to pay your insurance premium is convenient and often a preferred method of payment. It is comforting to know that Auto-Owners is consistently monitoring and taking the necessary steps to ensure that your credit card information is kept secure. — There are several ways to make a…](/blog/2018/auto-owners-secure-credit-card-payment-options-take-your-pick)

[**Bonfires, BBQs & Burn Barrels** — — — Fall is a beautiful time of year, prompting friends and family to venture outside to enjoy time gathered around a fire. Whether your choice is a grill, bonfire or burn barrel, the primal pull of fire helps people bond as the summer heat begins to wane. Here are a few tips to help you safely…](/blog/2018/bonfires-bbqs-burn-barrels)

[**It’s Time to Rethink Flood Insurance** — Floods are the nation’s most common disaster, and also the costliest, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Each year, U.S. homeowners suffer billions of dollars in flood-related damages. — Unfortunately, many people’s homes are unprotected from flood damage. Is yours among…](/blog/2018/it-s-time-to-rethink-flood-insurance)

[**Five Ways to Protect Your Personal Electronic Data** — Online data breaches are just an unfortunate fact of life now—as the New York Times put it, you might as well assume that your personal information has been taken, because cyberattacks happen all the time. — That’s why we recommend identity-recovery coverage, which may be available for as little as…](/blog/2018/five-ways-to-protect-your-personal-electronic-data)

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- [5](/blog/2018.md/page-5)

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