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Airbags: These Devices Have Slashed The Highway Death Toll
Airbags are one of the most important safety innovations of recent decades. Airbags provide crucial cushioning for people during a crash. They’re normally hidden but inflate instantly when a crash begins. Front airbags have been required in all new passenger vehicles since the 1999 model year. Side airbags aren’t specifically mandated, but nearly all manufacturers…
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An air bag can save your life. However, air bags and young children are a dangerous combination. The following information will help keep you and your children safe: The safest place for all infants and children younger than 13 years to ride is in the back seat. Never put an infant in the front seat…
Read MoreGuide to Unemployment and Taxes
The IRS considers unemployment compensation to be taxable income—which you must report on your federal tax return. State unemployment divisions issue an IRS Form 1099-G to each individual who receives unemployment benefits during the year. If you received unemployment benefits this year, you can expect to receive a Form 1099-G “Certain Government Payments” that lists the total…
Read MoreIs Unemployment Insurance Taxable Income?
Losing your job is one of the worst experiences you can have. Fortunately, most employees who lose their jobs are entitled to unemployment benefits. One thing that comes as a surprise to many newly unemployed people is that these benefits are generally taxable. That’s right, you have to pay income tax on your unemployment. It…
Read MoreIN: Do You Really Need Car Rental Insurance?
Dear Valued Customer, In this issue of “—————-” we focus on whether you really need car rental insurance. We’ve all had to consider these questions when renting a car: Should you pay for rent-a-car insurance? Are you already covered by your existing car insurance policy? If you use a specific credit card do you receive…
Read MoreRental Car Insurance: Tips On What You Need to Know at the Counter
RENTAL CAR INSURANCE TIPS Rental car insurance can be confusing and frustrating. Learn what you need to do before you ever step foot in a rental car office. Click to view video: Source: Insurance Information Institute, “Rental Car Insurance: Podcast” http://www.iii.org website. Accessed November 2019 © Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. This content is strictly…
Read MoreAm I Covered If I Use My Card?
It may be confusing, but you need to understand the “ins and outs” of car rental insurance, because sooner or later, you’ll need to rent a car and be faced with some confusing information. This is the scene: the rental agent will ask you if you want to purchase insurance coverage. Then he’ll offer you…
Read MoreDo I Need Rental Car Insurance?
Protect yourself while renting—without wasting money There are more options for renting a car than ever before—bricks-and-mortar, peer-to-peer and membership-based car sharing services. While this means more choice for renters, it also creates more questions about insurance coverage. Use these tips to properly insure yourself when renting a car, and avoid wasting money on duplicative…
Read MoreUnemployment Insurance – Who Pays for It?
When an employee finds themselves out of work, then under certain circumstances, they can collect unemployment benefits. The state disburses these funds to the individual on behalf of their previous employer. So who pays for this unemployment insurance? Do you need to purchase an unemployment insurance policy? As a small business owner, what do you…
Read MoreIN: Unemployment Insurance – Who Pays for It?
Dear Valued Customer, In this issue of “————————” we seek to clear up a few things regarding unemployment insurance. When an employee finds themselves out of work, then under certain circumstances, they can collect unemployment benefits. The state disburses these funds to the individual on behalf of their previous employer. So who pays for this…
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