Skip to content Accessibility info

Charles Meyer Insurance Agency Blog

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Insurance

Whether it's for an auto or homeowners policy, your FICO score makes a big difference

Do you know what your FICO™ score is? If not, you definitely should because it can have a major impact on the amount you pay for your auto or homeowners insurance. So what exactly is a FICO score? The name FICO comes...

Read More


5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

Every year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (not linked to fires) sends 20,000 people to the emergency room and causes more than 4,000 hospitalizations. And, you might consider them the fortunate ones. CO...

Read More


Seven driving and car maintenance resolutions for the New Year

They say New Year's resolutions are made to be broken. We hope that doesn't apply to this list! 1. Maintain regular maintenance on all your vehicles. If it’s been awhile, get your car into the shop for an oil change. A...

Read More


Resolve to do these things around your house to better protect your family and your investment

It’s impossible to prevent every accident or disaster. But there are some simple steps you can take that will go a long way to protecting both your home and your family. Know your shut-off valves. Few people know where...

Read More


When Roadside Assistance Isn’t Enough

If you’ve ever been stuck on the side of the highway with an RV issue, you know what a life saver roadside assistance can be. Whether you need a battery charged, a tire changed, or a tow you’re often back on the road in...

Read More


Why it makes sense to insure expensive holiday gifts

If there's going to be something rather out of the ordinary under your Christmas tree this season like a diamond ring, fur coat or some other luxury item, you should probably look into making sure that it's adequately...

Read More


Safe at home for the holidays

When it comes to the holidays, insurance concerns are usually an afterthought. But many enjoyable aspects of the holidays can also pose dangers. Consider the following elements of the holidays - and their potential for...

Read More


How to Protect Your Classic Car

The collector car market evolves with each generation. While the Silent Generation started collecting cars, it was Baby Boomers who really got it rolling. They fell in love with the Chevrolet Bel Air, the Ford Mustang,...

Read More


The Top 10 Causes of Home Fires and How To Protect Against Them

As the weather turns colder, we look to stay warmer and naturally spend more time indoors in the comfort of our homes. Household fires can start for a variety of reasons - but in most cases, with a little more attention,...

Read More


Are You and Your Vehicle Ready For Winter Driving?

Here in the St. Louis metro area, we sometimes see our first snowfall in November and almost certainly wake up some times in the morning with frost on our windshields. It's amazing how some drivers act as if they've...

Read More