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What Is a Lienholder?

What Is a Lienholder? If you've recently purchased a car and are wondering why you haven't received the title yet, you're not alone. For many first-time car buyers, this can be a bit of a surprise, but in many states, the buyer does not receive the title until the auto loan is paid off. Until then, the title is often held by an entity known as a “lienholder.” A...

Is Your New Car Covered Under Your Auto Insurance Policy?

Is Your New Car Covered Under Your Auto Insurance Policy? You’ve been patiently searching for the perfect new car. You just signed your name on that last piece of endless paperwork. Now, with keys in hand, it’s finally time to drive off the lot. But as you take in that new car smell, a thought suddenly crosses your mind: Do I have insurance? Good news: If you’re an Erie Insurance customer (listed as the named insured),...

6 Ways To Maximize Your Electric Car Battery Performance in Cold Temperatures

6 Ways To Maximize Your Electric Car Battery Performance in Cold Temperatures No one wants to be stranded in a car in the winter. At best, you could be cold and late as you wait for a tow or a ride; at worst, you are in danger of experiencing freezing temperatures or becoming involved in an accident. If you drive an electric vehicle (EV), it’s even more important to be prepared for winter weather because all EV...

Transferable Skills: The Path to Success

Transferable Skills: The Path to Success In a rapidly evolving job market, sometimes it seems like the only constant is change. We’ve seen once-hot careers displaced by automation, whole industries disrupted by new technology, or job sites moving to other states — or even other countries. Not to mention a pandemic forever changing our concept of “the workplace,” introducing hybrid environments that many of us were never exposed to pre-pandemic. While...

6 Questions (and Answers) About French Drains

6 Questions (and Answers) About French Drains If you’re dealing with a wet basement or a soggy lawn, you might want to look into installing a French drain. While it’s not necessarily a “quick fix,” a French drain can be a smart investment to keep your home and yard dry. Here’s what to know before you dig. What are French drains? French drains are trenches that redirect surface water and groundwater in...