Seniors and others with Medicare can now review their Medicare plan options and make changes if they wish during the Medicare open enrollment period. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) hopes that consumers will take the opportunity to review the available plans, compare the offerings with their needs, and make choices that will […]
Read MoreTexting while driving even more dangerous than previously reported!
Texas A&M University, in conjunction with the Southwest Region University Transportation Center and the Texas Transportation Institute, conducted a research study regarding the effects of reading and writing texts while driving. This study was unique because it used participants driving actual vehicles instead of simulators. The results of the study show that reaction time while […]
Read MoreOctober 9 – 15 is Fire Prevention Week!
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life. This year, the NFPA has designated October 9 – 15 as Fire Protection Week, and offers a variety of resources for you, your family, and your […]
Read MoreAre we safer drivers now than we were in 1990?
According to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, the rate of fatality accidents in Washington State has decreased by 50%, from 1.8 to .9 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. The actual number of fatalities has also decreased, from 825 in 1990 to 521 in 2008, the most recent year for data released by […]
Read MoreHave you seen mortgage rates?
America is currently experiencing the lowest interest rates in decades. Recent government programs, such as Making Home Affordable, provide incentives for mortgage lenders and servicers to modify or refinance your existing mortgage to a more stable loan product. Even if you have already modified or refinanced under MHA (like the HAMP or HARP program), and […]
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