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Wi-Fi smart speakers with built in virtual assistants are one of the most popular smart home devices. It’s estimated that over 20 percent of households in the United States have a smart speaker. Popular brands include Amazon and Google. Amazon’s lineup includes the Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, and Tap models and features a virtual assistant referred to as Alexa. Google’s smart speaker is called the Google Home and features the Google Assistant.

When it comes to safe cars, crash test ratings, safety equipment, and driver assistance technology all play a role in preventing accidents and protecting passengers if a crash does occur. Along with cost of ownership, safety is one of the most important considerations for car owners. If you’re shopping for a new vehicle, here’s what you need to know about the cars that get the highest marks for safety.

What Is the Difference Between Taxis and Uber?

You have finally purchased a home and are almost ready to move in, but you’re wondering if you have everything you need to start this new phase of your life as a home owner. Read on to learn what you’ll need to buy.

Thousands of children are injured in automobile accidents every year from faulty or improperly installed car seats. If you are planning on driving with a child in your car, learning how to select the right car seat and then properly install it is vital to your child’s safety.

The Insurance Information Institute states that the average annual car insurance rate is approximately $800, but what you’ll pay could vary significantly. That’s because insurers take a wide set of variables into consideration when calculating your rates.

With services like Airbnb taking the vacation industry by storm, sharing your home for a fee might sound like a good way to make some extra money, particularly if you live in an area where short-term rentals or travel accommodations are in high demand. But, before you dive in, make sure you know your insurance risks and take appropriate action to protect yourself, your financial future, and the structure of your home from the various hazards your paying guests could present.

The idea of becoming a driver for a ride sharing company, such as Uber or Lyft, may seem like a tempting way to make a few extra dollars. After all, wouldn’t it be nice to  turn your car into a cash-earning rather than a cash-guzzling machine?

Securing homeowners or renters insurance is a vital step in protecting your house and possessions in the event of damage or theft, but before you can make a claim, you’ll need to have a record of what you’ve lost. This is where having a home inventory becomes important.

A defensive driving course  teaches you to anticipate risks and make safe decisions when on the road. Because the strategies taught extend beyond the instruction of the basic course taken by most new drivers, you improve your driving skills and learn to take defensive actions that could save your life or that of another driver in a risky situation.