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5 Tips to Keep Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

Posted: October 16, 2023

This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15 through 21, 2023). Due to various factors, teen drivers have a higher risk of being involved in a crash than older drivers. Parents play an important role in teen driving safety. The following are tips to help keep teenagers safe behind the wheel. Schedule Driving Practice Sessions With Your Teenager One of the main risk...

Explainer: What is Long-Term Care Insurance?

Posted: October 13, 2023

It’s not something you want to think about, but most of us will need long-term care at some point in our lives. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), once a person reaches age 65, they have almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services in their remaining years.1The need for care may develop suddenly...

8 Tips to Master Your Virtual Interview

Posted: October 10, 2023

Today’s job market looks different than it did a few years ago. Remote work and hybrid work schedules offer more options and flexibility than was possible before – both during the hiring process and once you (hopefully) land the job. Before hybrid work schedules became the norm, Erie Insurance and other organizations leveraged virtual and in-person interviewing to screen candidates. Interviews are intimidating enough. Doing...

How to Plan for the Future You Want

Posted: October 7, 2023

October is Financial Planning Month. This is a time when we are reminded to prepare budgets and keep spending in check during the holiday season. Our approach to financial planning can depend on our phase of life. Still, the earlier we begin planning and saving for the future, the easier it will be to make our targets. Steps to Improve Your Financial Situation Take the...

Is My Small Business Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks?

Posted: October 4, 2023

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. With the increasing prevalence of cybercrime in small businesses, it is crucial to be aware of the risks and take the necessary actions. The following statistics were reported by Small Biz Trends: Nearly 43% of cyber attacks target small and medium-sized businesses. Only 14% of targeted small businesses are prepared to handle cyber attacks. Costs of cybercrime are...