Is Auto Insurance Tax Deductible? It Depends
Posted: February 15, 2022
Is Auto Insurance Tax Deductible? It DependsUsing a car for work Generally, you can calculate business vehicle expenses one of two ways: the standard mileage rate or the actual expense method. Depending on your situation, you might qualify for one or both methods. If you qualify for both – and you don’t mind crunching the numbers – it might be worth it to calculate both ways to see which method gets...
19 Things You Should Never Leave In Your Car
Posted: February 10, 2022
19 Things You Should Never Leave In Your CarSometimes, it’s easy to feel like you’re living out of your car. You drive to and from work. Shuttle the kids around. Get groceries. Run errands… The list goes on. With all this busyness, your car can become a catch-all for everything you need throughout the day. But using your car as a temporary storage space is a bad habit to get into. Not only...
Car Chip Shortage 2022: What’s Going On?
Posted: January 28, 2022
Car Chip Shortage 2022: What’s Going On?What do bicycles, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, refrigerators and kayaks have in common? They’ve all been in short supply at times during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has created unprecedented changes in supply and demand. Production shutdowns sent the price of lumber sky-high. Months spent quarantining led homeowners to spend more time outdoors, some taking on more DIY renovation projects. And fear of the unknown led to hoarding...
The Driver’s Guide to Headlights
Posted: January 25, 2022
The Driver’s Guide to HeadlightsHow often do you think about your headlights while you are driving? For most drivers, headlights are not typically top-of-mind, but according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), high-quality headlights are crucial for avoiding hazards on the road. This underscores the important relationship between nighttime visibility and safe driving. And one of the best ways to improve visibility is through proper use of...
Heading Out of Town? Remember These Driver Safety Tips
Posted: December 1, 2021
Heading Out of Town? Remember These Driver Safety TipsAmericans love their road trips and head out in vast numbers to visit relatives, camp, fish, hunt, visit resorts and theme parks, or enjoy our beautiful country. Before you leave town on your road trip, take the time to review these driver safety tips – they could save a life. A Vehicle Check-Up Before any long trip, ensure your vehicle is in top running condition....