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Motorcycle Safety Just Got Smarter with Airbag Vests

May 26, 2025May 25, 2025 Marc

Cycle Gear’s President Highlights the Life-Saving Potential of Motorcycle Airbags Motorcycle safety. Two words that can mean the difference between life and death for riders. But are we doing enough? Stevan Popovich, the President of Cycle Gear, recently took the stage on Desert Living to talk about crucial safety tips and some cutting-edge tech that could save countless lives. And yes, it involves airbags—but not the kind you find in your car. Game-Changer or Gimmick? The spotlight was on wearable motorcycle airbag vests. What’s that all about? These high-tech vests inflate in…

What Millennials Want to Hear From Their Insurance Agent

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 Marc

The Millennial’s Guide to Mastering Insurance Without the Jargon Millennials aren’t shy about asking questions, and insurance is no exception. If you’re an insurance agent, you’ve probably fielded all kinds of questions about cost, value, and why certain policies even matter. The secret to winning their trust? Answer their questions like a human, not a sales pitch. Be real. Relatable. And, yes, helpful. Here’s a closer look at what millennials want to hear about life, auto, and home insurance—including some tips on how to sell to them and keep them…

Fatal Risks for Teen Drivers – Why the “100 Deadliest Days” Demand Parents’ Attention

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 Logan B.

Teen Drivers on Summer Roads: The Risks You Can’t Ignore It’s summer. The air is buzzing with the freedom of no school, sleepovers, road trips, and late-night fast-food runs. Sounds like fun, right? But here’s the catch. For teen drivers, that carefree season packs a dangerous punch. Enter the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” This stretch from Memorial Day to Labor Day marks the riskiest time of the year for teens behind the wheel. And the stats don’t lie. Teen drivers aged 16-19? They’re three times more likely to be…

Living Longer, Loving Longer: How Dogs Are Defying Time

May 22, 2025May 25, 2025 Loreen

Why Our Dogs Are Living Longer Than Ever (And What It Means for Us) Have you noticed? Dogs, like us humans, seem to be living longer these days. It’s not just your imagination. The average lifespan of our furry companions has climbed significantly over the past few decades. And the reasons? Oh, there are many—from better diets to advanced veterinary care to how we, as pet parents, think about our pets now. Spoiler alert: they’re family. Every wag of their tails and boop of their noses is proof of that.…

State Farm Reports Claims Amid Midwest Weather Tragedy

May 19, 2025 Angela Linders

Severe Weather Ravages Midwest, Leaves 27 Dead A brutal series of storms swept through the Midwest on May 16 and 17, 2025, leaving devastation and heartache in its wake. Tornadoes carved paths of destruction in Kentucky and Missouri, while hailstorms pounded parts of Illinois and Indiana. The death toll? A staggering 27 people lost their lives, with 18 deaths reported in Kentucky and 7 in Missouri. What caused all this chaos? It wasn’t just one type of storm. Kentucky bore the brunt of deadly, long-track tornadoes, particularly in Laurel County,…

For Sale, With Strings Attached: The Hard Truth About Alabama Beachfront Condos

May 14, 2025May 13, 2025 Nordstrom

Alabama’s Gulf Coast Condo Market Braces for a Tough Ride The sun-kissed shores of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach still draw plenty of Louisianans craving sugar-white sands and laid-back vibes. But while the beaches remain a weekend staple, the condo market along Alabama’s Gulf Coast is facing a wave of challenges that’s left buyers, sellers, and real estate agents all staring down mounting obstacles. Sure, Baldwin County is one of the fastest-growing metros in the U.S., but condo sales? They’ve taken a nosedive. Numbers from the Alabama Center for Real…

Can We Fix California Home Insurance Gaps Without Pointing Fingers?

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 G. Turner

Home Insurance in California: Finding the Right Balance Wildfires don’t just burn homes; they upend lives, leaving emotional and financial scars. And for many Californians, the shock doesn’t end when the flames die down. It hits again when they realize their insurance isn’t enough to rebuild. Tough, right? Fixing the underinsurance problem is crucial, but here’s the thing—we’ve got to talk about the trade-offs. Because better coverage? It might mean higher premiums for homeowners. The Push for Smarter Coverage California’s leaders are trying to shake up how insurance works in…