As we ‘Fall Back’ to Shorter Days, Take Extra Care on the Road Shorter days, fatigue, compromised night vision, rush hour and impaired drivers are some of the risks we face when driving at night. These risks become especially pronounced…
The most common errors drivers make include: Missing road hazards or detecting them too slowly Choosing incorrect defensive driving actions Driving in a distracted or altered state, such as having inadequate sleep, being distracted by a phone or driving under…
Half of all teens will be involved in a car crash before graduating from high school. Parental involvement doesn’t end when a child gets a license. Teen drivers who continue to practice with their parents increase their chances of avoiding…
School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It’s never more important for…
People with irregular work hours and work-related exhaustion and stress are among the nation’s worst drivers, according to the Chicago Tribune, reporting on a recent insurance industry study. Namely, bartenders, ticket sales representatives and journalists are the worst, while postmasters…
What contractors say when they’re about to cheat you. “Well, he seemed legit” is what many homeowners end up saying after realizing they’re out the $1,500 they handed over “for materials” and stuck with a job barely done. While most…
Thank you to our loyal community for coming together to honor us with another star! We at the Saltmarsh Insurance Agency are humbled and grateful to our customers and to the community who have voted for us to win the…
Lower mortgage rates tend to push up housing demand and prices. A weakened stock market and looming economic fallout from trade wars have led many to expect that the Fed will lower interest rates this year. If the rate cuts come,…
A regular roof inspection can head off expensive repairs. A roof inspection is one of those preventative maintenance jobs that’s easy to overlook. Don’t. Add a once-a-year reminder on your calendar to go out on a warm day and address…
