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Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets

Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, and as pet owners, it’s essential to ensure that our furry friends stay safe and happy during this festive period. With a few precautions and some awareness, you can also ensure your pets have a great holiday season. Here are ten safety tips to keep in mind: Avoid Small Christmas Decorations: Small ornaments, tinsel, and...

Why Did My Auto Insurance Rate Go Up?

Why Did My Auto Insurance Rate Go Up?

At ERIE, we don’t take the price you pay for car insurance lightly. Like most companies today, we’re facing increased costs of doing business. And we know that you are facing rising costs too, on everything from gasoline to breakfast cereal to housing.And while a lot of factors go into what you pay – from vehicle safety ratings to your personal driving history – striking the balance...

7 Unique Family Traditions to Start this Thanksgiving

7 Unique Family Traditions to Start this Thanksgiving

As the leaves turn to hues of gold and the air grows crisper, Thanksgiving approaches with the promise of warm gatherings, delicious feasts, and heartfelt expressions of gratitude. While many of us cherish long-standing family traditions, there’s always room to add new ones to the mix. This Thanksgiving, consider embracing change and creating meaningful experiences with these seven unique family traditions. 1. Cultural Potluck Feast...

What to Know About Outdoor Patio Heaters

What to Know About Outdoor Patio Heaters

As the winter months approach, you, like many homeowners, are probably looking for ways to stay comfortable outdoors as the temperature drops.One solution: outdoor heaters. These handy appliances are finding their way onto restaurant patios and backyard decks everywhere. A sight once reserved for ski lodges, a patio heater can be a great way to get even more use out of your favorite outdoor spaces....

Inflation Hits Home (and Auto)

The talk of the town has been inflation in recent days, and no area of life and commerce seems to be exempt, including insurance rates.   According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, car insurance rates have jumped 27% since the start of the pandemic.  CNN reported that car insurance premiums increased 19% just this year, the biggest increase in 49 years.   The numbers...