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Is Your Kitchen Fire-Safe? Put Your Knowledge to the Test

November 4, 2013 / Allstate Insurance

Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association, which reports that they accounted for more than 150,000 home fires and $794 million in damages in 2012. Do you know how to stay fire-safe when...

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Financial Planning

Watch Out for These 5 Financial Pitfalls

July 18, 2013 / Allstate Insurance

“To err is human,” the famous Alexander Pope quote begins. It’s a good reminder that everyone runs the risk of making a choice they may regret — even when it comes to finances. As a matter of fact, the Consumer Federation of...

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Financial IQ

My Identity Was Stolen, Now What? A Visual Guide to Getting Your Identity Back and How to Keep It From Happening in the First Place

July 3, 2013 / Allstate Insurance

Identity theft: We’ve all heard warnings about this crime trend — and it’s prevalent. According to a report released earlier this year, someone became an identity fraud victim once every three seconds last year in the U.S., and thieves stole...

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Financial IQ

The Cost of Distracted Driving

June 13, 2013 / Allstate Insurance

“An epidemic:” That’s how U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has described the effects of distracted driving. And when you take a look at the numbers, distracted driving has taken thousands of lives and resulted in hundreds of thousands of injuries. According to...

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Tornado Season Safety Tips

March 28, 2013 / Allstate Insurance

Tornadoes are volatile and sometimes unpredictable. Packing wind gusts over 200 mph in some cases, these rotating, funnel-shaped columns of air can injure people, devastate homes and property. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, they have been known to leave a path...

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Financial Planning

Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster? There’s an App for That

February 18, 2013 / Allstate Insurance

When disaster strikes, could your smartphone help keep you informed? From Sandy to summer wildfires, 2012 reminded us that no one is immune from weather-related disasters. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), we are experiencing more extreme...

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Housing Finances

Hurricane Preparedness: 4 Ways to Waterproof Your Stuff

October 29, 2012 / Allstate Insurance

Taking advantage of the calm before a storm to prepare can help keep you afloat when severe weather strikes. With Frankenstorm (aka: Hurricane Sandy) expected to hit the East Coast sometime today, this might be your last window of opportunity...

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Housing Finances

How to Successfully Rent Out Your Home

September 26, 2012 / Allstate Insurance

Whether it’s to pay down a mortgage or cover the costs of purchasing another home, renting your house can be a creative way to bring in additional income. But there are important measures to make sure you find the right...

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Housing Finances

Landscaping Tips to Protect Your Home Against Break-Ins

August 20, 2012 / Allstate Insurance

Curb appeal has an entirely different meaning for a burglar. Rather than admiring your prized petunias and flagstone walkway, he’s looking your property over to see if he can find cover as he tries to access your home. Here’s how...

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Stealth Wealth: The New Face of Luxury

May 17, 2012 / Allstate Insurance

Before the economic downturn, pricey expenditures were common … and unmistakably visible. But, then, the recession hit and portfolios plummeted, housing values dropped, and job losses soared. Suddenly, that fun Louis Vuitton “graffiti” satchel felt more like a liability than...

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