These days, people are a bit cynical about making new year’s resolutions. And who could blame them? Although most adults (68%) admit to having made resolutions, only 17% usually keep them. Even if you have gotten a bit jaded about making new year’s resolutions, don’t let it stop you from doing what you need to [...]

The U.S. Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revealed the preliminary top 10 most-frequent workplace safety violations for 2009. The number of top 10 violations has increased almost 30 percent over the same time period in 2008. The workplace violations are: Scaffolding (9,093 violations) Scaffold accidents often result from the planking or [...]

According to new data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Iowa has the lowest combined average auto premium in the nation at $620. The report, released on Dec. 1, 2009, uses information from the 2006/2007 Auto Insurance Database Report. Throughout the United States, rates continued to fall from levels seen earlier this decade. The [...]

The most important tool to use in winter weather is common sense. Preparing your car, taking your time and driving carefully can help you reach your destination safely. Prepare Your Car for Winter Clear ice and snow from your car – Brush or scrape your windshield, windows, mirrors, headlights and taillights. Make sure the top [...]

The 2009 Identity Fraud Survey by Javelin Strategy & Research found that the number of identity fraud victims has increased 22 percent from 2007 to 2008 to 9.9 million adults. The survey indicates, historically, higher rates of fraud occur during economic downturns. More than half of all identity theft victims discover that their identity was [...]