Tag: safety

Life Insurance

Ask An Agent: Common Life Insurance Questions

August 20, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

One of our AAA insurance pros gives us the 411 on life insurance, including how to know if you need it.

Cars & Trucks

Everything You Need to Know About Window Tint Laws

August 18, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

How dark your window are allowed to be depends on what state you’re driving in. But even then, window tint laws can be confusing.

Student Lending

AAA Answers All Your Student Lending Questions

August 13, 2025. AAA Staff

Securing financial aid can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. AAA pros provide all the answers you need to successfully navigate the process.

Mortgages

Is Marry the House, Date the Rate a Good Homebuying Strategy?

August 12, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Is now the right time to buy a house? If you utilize the strategy of “marry the house, date the rate,” the answer could be yes.

Homeowner's Insurance

What To Do If Your House Floods

August 07, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

Floods can happen when you least expect them. Learn the best ways to be prepared in the event of a home flood.

Homeowner's Insurance

Dealing With Extreme Heat

July 23, 2025. Marisa Perjatel

Extreme heat can be dangerous to our health, homes, cars and pets. Avoid the risks with these tips.

Newsroom

Pump the Brakes on Vehicle Theft this Summer 

July 22, 2025. Jillian Young

July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. AAA Northeast is reminding drivers to take preventative measures against vehicle theft — especially given these types of thefts heat up in the summer.  

Auto History

The History of Ice Cream Trucks

July 21, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Ice cream trucks have been traveling along American roads for a century, spreading from one Ohio city to neighborhoods across the country.

Homeowner's Insurance

Hurricane Readiness Basics

July 16, 2025. AAA Staff

Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. Here’s how you can prepare for a hurricane, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Newsroom

Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: July 2025

July 10, 2025. Jillian Young

John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.

Auto Insurance

Why Did My Auto Insurance Rates Go Up?

July 08, 2025. Marisa Perjatel

You might not always be able to prevent your auto insurance rates from going up, but there are steps you can take to make sure you are getting the most for your money.

Auto Insurance

Steps To Take if Your Car Is Stolen

July 07, 2025. Vanessa Young

What to do if you suspect you’ve been a victim of auto theft.

Cars & Trucks

Stop Driving in Flip-Flops

June 30, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

Flip flops and other backless sandals are perfect for summer — just not for summer driving. Closed shoes are safest.

Day Trips

July Fourth Fireworks Displays in the Northeast

June 21, 2025. AAA Staff

Don’t settle for watching fireworks on TV this year. These Northeast shows include music, games, rides and more.

Homeowner's Insurance

Homeowners Coverage When Lightning Strikes

June 15, 2025. Maddy Osman

Damages caused by lightning, as well as subsequent fires, are covered by nearly all homeowners insurance policies.

Newsroom

No Deal: Parents Urged to Avoid Counterfeit and Used Car Seats

June 10, 2025. Jillian Young

Raising children is expensive, so every parent appreciates a good deal. When it comes to selecting the right car seat, however, deals that seem too good to be true often are.

Homeowner's Insurance

Is Your Backyard Deck a Safety Hazard?

June 06, 2025. Peter Vey

Outdoor decks are a family hub in the summer, but without proper construction or maintenance they could become dangerous.

Newsroom

Child Deaths in Hot Cars Increased Nearly 35% Last Year

June 04, 2025. Jillian Young

AAA Northeast reminds caregivers of heatstroke risks to children and pets.

Newsroom

AAA Survey: Percentage of U.S. Adults Likely to Buy Electric Vehicles Lowest Since 2019

June 03, 2025. Jillian Young

Respondents cite price and charging concerns as challenges for buying EVs.

Newsroom

Fatal Teen Driver Traffic Crashes Spike in the Summer

May 29, 2025. Jillian Young

AAA Northeast urges teens to drive safely amid ‘100 Deadliest Days.’