We had a quick taste of Spring in the last week, but it looks like another blast of Winter is coming. I thought it may be a good time to put this information out! After a long Midwestern winter - lots of snow, ice,...

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You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars. Yet we’re still years away from living in a world where you can just tell your car where to go and then kick back and relax with a book or your phone. Even still,...

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It's no secret winters in the Midwest are frigid. Keep the chill outside by following these helpful tips to reduce your energy bills without sacrificing comfort. Make your home more energy efficient According to the...

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No matter how safe you are behind the wheel, you’ve probably done things like: Shift into drive while the car is still rolling backward. Ride the brakes on steep hills. Roll into the gas station on empty. Guilty? If so,...

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It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this...

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Last year, nearly half of all holiday shopping was done online.1 For many of us, the ease and convenience of shopping online far outweighs the frustration of waiting in long check-out lines or dealing with large crowds...

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Technology has made home alarms of all kinds — from security to smoke, radon to radiation — more accessible than ever. Many of them can be configured to work together, and some even alert you to trouble through your...

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It seems everyone these days has a smartphone. Or a smart TV, a tablet, or an ebook reader. Or all of the above – and more. When you add it all up, you may find you have thousands and thousands of dollars tied up in...

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Have you ever noticed that, with roadway anger, it’s always the other guy’s fault? And, it very well could be. The thing is, you can’t control how other people drive. But, you can control how you respond to situations...

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Owning a condominium isn't for everyone, but for those of you looking to downsize a bit, turn over landscaping chores or retire to warmer climates, a condo can be a great alternative. However, with fewer...

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