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Homeowner's Insurance

Bright Ideas for Holiday Home Decor

November 29, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Who has the best holiday lights in your neighborhood? You do. Or at least you could with these helpful tips from industry experts. Game Plan A good plan helps you avoid surprises – and you certainly don’t want surprises on top of a ladder in the freezing cold. Measure the roofline, windows, trees and other…

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Home for the Holidays: Tips for a Season That’s Merry and Bright

November 14, 2017. AAA Staff

Holiday decor ideas, online shopping tips, and healthy and affordable recipes. Plus, how AAA can help you save this holiday season.

Cars & Trucks

Financial Services Q&A: Monthly Car Payments

November 01, 2017. AAA Staff

How much money should I spend on monthly car payments? This really depends on how much money you make and how much discretionary income you’re willing to put toward a vehicle. The general rule of thumb is to spend 10 to 15 percent of your income after taxes, but if you cut down on the…

Auto Insurance & Money

Understanding Extended Warranties

October 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Nobody wants an unexpected car repair bill dropped in his or her lap. An extended warranty is a safeguard against that headache.

Homeowner's Insurance & Money

How to Vet a General Contractor

October 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Start with these questions as you embark on your quest to find the right contractor for your home renovation project.

Life Insurance & Money

Life Insurance 101

September 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

No matter how far you are along life’s path, a life insurance policy can help protect those who mean the most to you.

Money

How to Get an Auto Loan Through AAA

August 31, 2017. AAA Staff

Q. How do I get an auto loan through AAA? I usually just let the dealership find me a loan. A. It’s easy. AAA Northeast Bank offers a variety of auto loan products – including loans for dealer and private sales, lease buyouts, refinancing and more – at rates as low as 1.99 percent APR. You…

Cars & Trucks

From the President’s Desk: Pave the Way for Teen Driver Safety

July 14, 2017. Mark Shaw

Traffic crash statistics obscure the fact that behind every crash, behind every death, is a person. Not just that one person, but his or her family, co-workers and friends. We have watched with growing alarm the spike in traffic deaths around the country, knowing that behind those 40,000 yearly fatalities are thousands more whose lives…

Cars & Trucks

Don’t Break the Bank on Unexpected Car Repairs

June 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Unless you’re rich Uncle Pennybags, spending $600 on car repairs is a tough pill to swallow. Unfortunately, that’s the going rate for the average car repair bill today, according to new AAA research. What’s more, an estimated 30 percent of Americans are unable to pay the average car repair bill without going into debt, the…

Mortgages

Explaining Mortgage Insurance

June 01, 2017. AAA Staff

Q. Can you explain mortgage insurance? A. Mortgage insurance, sometimes referred to as private mortgage insurance or PMI, protects lenders against borrowers who default on their loans. Any borrower who puts down less than 20 percent on a mortgage should expect to pay mortgage insurance, which is often paid on a monthly basis with other…

Homeowner's Insurance

3 Questions to Know If You’re Ready to Buy a House in 2017

May 06, 2017.

Here are three questions to ask yourself if you’re wondering whether 2017 is the year you’re ready to make such a commitment.

Auto Insurance

When It’s Time for Kids to Get Their Own Insurance

May 01, 2017. AAA Staff

Here are some considerations to weigh when it’s time to leave the familial coverage nest.

Cars & Trucks

Coming in 2022: Automatic Braking

March 08, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Last year, 20 automakers pledged that automatic emergency braking systems would become a standard feature on 99 percent of vehicles in the U.S. car market by 2022. Here’s a closer look at how these systems work and what it means for drivers. What is it? Also known as forward collision mitigation, automatic braking systems are…

Auto Insurance

Should I Drop My Collision Coverage?

March 08, 2017. AAA Staff

Should I ever consider dropping collision coverage from my auto insurance?

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Generator Safety to Keep in Mind This Winter

February 08, 2017. AAA Staff

It’s the middle of a nor’easter. The wind is howling. You peek out the window and see nothing but a white sheet of blowing snow. You’re happy to be inside, cozy and warm, three hours into a television binge with the thermostat set to whatever you think a thermostat should be set to. Then, in…