Smart ideas

We have some smart ideas for you, such as safely selecting and installing car seats, energy management for your home, securing your home with technology and safe locks, as well as financial tips for credit, investing, saving and budgeting.

Car seat installation

Buying the best child car seat

One of your most important parental purchases: the life-saving car seat

Car Seats and Child Passenger Safety

Learn current car seat safety guidelines and backseat safety to help keep your child safe.

Energy management

Ways to go green at home

Renters can do their part to save the planet with these 11 green living tips for increasing their eco-friendly footprint.

Smart home energy savings

Check out these ideas for how to save on energy bills and use less.

Reduce your home’s carbon footprint with solutions for a more sustainable home

State Farm® teams up with WattBuy to calculate your home carbon footprint and find renewable energy options in your area.

Securing your home

Help control your home monitoring system with your smartphone

The latest generation of remote home monitoring goes far beyond smoke detection and intrusion alerts. Multiple professional and do-it-yourself options are available to help make your home a smart home.

How to choose a door lock — and be sure it's secure

Installing the best door lock for your home provides a solid first line of protection.

How to secure your smart home devices

Help keep your connected home protected with these security tips.

Starting out with saving, credit, budgeting and investing

Budget breakdown

You can have a budget — and still live the life you want to live. Budgeting is a simple and reliable resource for shedding unwanted debt, reaching financial goals, living a healthier financial lifestyle and maintaining true financial wellness.

Set small goals to make big wins

If goals are hard to reach, they become unattainable. Try scaling them down to be bite-sized and easier to achieve.

The dual income advantage: Money management for couples

Managing money together can help couples make decisions that can benefit their financial future. Connect with your significant other and get started on some practical money management methods today.

What is a good credit score?

Do you know your credit score and why it’s an important number? Do you know how to get a credit report and score? There is a lot to know. Let’s dig in and learn about it all.

What is a good credit score?

Do you know your credit score and why it’s an important number? Do you know how to get a credit report and score? There is a lot to know. Let’s dig in and learn about it all.

Basics of investing

Investing can be a great way to grow your money over time and help you prepare for retirement. Here are some investing basics to help you get started.

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