Driving On Empty: Is It Really That Bad?
Posted: October 13, 2020
Is it bad to drive on empty? As a general rule, it’s best to avoid letting your vehicle run low on gas. Car care experts recommend not letting your fuel level drop below ¼ tank. There are a few reasons for this: It could leave you stranded. If you run out of gas, your car’s engine will stop — and you’ll be stuck whenever and...
Should I purchase insurance offered by the rental car company?
Posted: October 7, 2020
Are you fine tuning plans for your vacation? Thinking about renting a car? One of the most asked questions here at Penwell Insurance is "Should I purchase insurance offered on a rental car?" The answer as to whether you need to enroll for insurance coverage with a rental car company can be complex and there is no one answer for every customer. When we get...
On The Bright Side: 10 Ways We’re (Still) Here For You During COVID-19
Posted: September 21, 2020
Just when it feels like we’re adjusting to our “new normal,” the curveballs keep on coming. Will our kids adjust to virtual classrooms? What happens when the sunny weather turns to snow? How long will this go on, anyway? We get it: Navigating this pandemic can be exhausting. While we can’t fix your wi-fi during an important video call or magically stock your local store...
I Have Life Insurance Through Work. Isn’t That Enough?
Posted: September 8, 2020
Picture this: You land an exciting new job with great benefits: vacation time, health insurance, 401(k)… even free lunch once a week! They offer group life insurance, too – two times your annual salary. That sounds like a lot, right? In many cases, it might not stretch as far as you think. Let’s say you make $50,000 per year. A benefit of $100,000 can make...
