ASPCA offers Thanksgiving tips for pet owners

ASPCA offers Thanksgiving tips for pet owners

Pets may want to take part in Thanksgiving, especially as they crowd around the dinner table during the holiday.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals does have some advice regarding pets and Thanksgiving. While allowing them a little taste of the holiday spread is OK, the group says owners should stick to their furry companion’s regular diet.

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Insurance fraud cases remain steady

Insurance fraud cases remain steady

In California, someone who owes more on their car than it is worth easily remedies the situation by driving the car to Mexico and reporting it stolen. In New York, a man low on cash dresses up as his recently deceased mother to cash in on her workers’ compensation claim.

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Fall doesn’t end threat of hurricanes, tropical storms

Fall doesn’t end threat of hurricanes, tropical storms

With the arrival of fall, many residents in coastal areas may not be thinking of hurricanes or tropical storms.

However, industry data source the Insurance Information Institute recently reminded consumers that the hurricane season lasts until November 30. The organization says there are a number of steps homeowners can take to make sure they are prepared.

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Exercise during pregnancy can reduce baby’s risk of obesity

Exercise during pregnancy can reduce baby’s risk of obesity

Being physically active during pregnancy can have health benefits for women that go beyond shedding some extra baby weight, according to Reuters.

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Do you know what your COBRA health insurance policy covers?

Do you know what your COBRA health insurance policy covers?

In addition to being a shortened Portuguese term for a venomous, hooded snake, COBRA is an acronym with which Americans are becoming increasingly familiar.

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Options for health insurance coverage after a job loss

Options for health insurance coverage after a job loss

Losing one’s job can be a cataclysmic event for so many reasons. A primary source of stress comes from trepidation about where to find affordable health insurance coverage for yourself and your family.

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Winter weather home safety tips

Winter weather home safety tips

The winter season brings a festive feeling to the air, but it is a time of year when temperatures and storms become more intense and dangerous for certain regions of the country. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, and the National Weather Service has provided a report full of tips that will keep the home safe during the next few months.

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Reduce insurance coverage with caution

Reduce insurance coverage with caution

Reducing coverage on auto insurance or other forms of financial protection may be one route consumers take to save money.

Given that unemployment is high, many Americans are trying to reduce their monthly bills. And while there are ways to obtain auto insurance coverage for lower rates, the Insurance Information Institute says consumers should be careful about lowering coverage.

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