Safety News: The SafeWise Blog

With fewer than four crimes reported for every 1,000 people, Iowa’s violent crime rate is nearly 15% lower than the national average. But even in historically low-crime states, personal safety shouldn’t be taken for granted….

Forget the Summer of Love, this summer is all about fun! Specifically adventures and trips with friends or family—safely, of course. But getting to your destination is only half the battle. And while it might…

Receiving a diagnosis that your child has autism is life changing. It can be hard to know what to do and where to turn for help. Fortunately, you are not alone. Autism is becoming more…

What are the chances you will die in a car crash? Or get pulled over for using your phone while driving?   The answer depends on which state you’re in. Each day in the US,…

Is American Home Shield (AHS) Worth the Cost? The short answer: most likely. But you need to know what you’re buying. Read on to find out what an AHS warranty is and whether it might…

LifeLock monitors and helps safeguard your valuable, sensitive information against identity theft and fraud, but how does it compare to other identity theft protection services? Best for Monitoring Your Identity Tiered plans Additional coverage for…

Road trips have been an American passion since the Griswolds packed up the family truckster and headed to Wally World. In 2017, 91% of summer travel took place on the nation’s highways and byways. If…

Find out if you’re better off with Nest’s smart smoke alarm or if you should get the affordable smoke and carbon monoxide detector from First Alert. We’ve compared both options to help you get the…

Getting ready to hit the road for a multi-day adventure? Make sure that it’s a fun and safe drive no matter where you’re going with our top road trip tips. Buckle up. This may seem like…

Over the last few years, West Virginia has been in the news a lot: the successful teacher strikes, a Democrat governor joining the Republican Party while in office, President Donald Trump speaking at the 2017…