Your Dog May be Smarter Than You Are, and Insuring Cars at Replacement Cost Value
Posted: August 6, 2013
Keep Your New Teen Driver Safe With These Apps While your teenager is dreaming of the open road; you're just plain scared. But when D(rive) day arrives, nothing is more important than keeping your teen safe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the top cause of all teen deaths is vehicle crashes: Teens 16 to 19 years old are three times more...
Insure Your Hot Summer Ride With Seasonal Insurance
Posted: July 7, 2013
Puppy Shopping? Avoid the Insurance Doghouse Dogs may be man’s best friend, but when you introduce your new friend to your home insurance company, watch out. Some breeds make the unofficial "Bad Dog" list - which may mean higher premiums, or even worse, difficulty in obtaining insurance coverage. While you see your dog as a family member, your insurance company sees him or her as...
How to Make Your Family Fight to do the Laundry, and Rental Car Insurance Info
Posted: June 6, 2013
Don't Be a Victim of These Contractor Scams The recent popularity in do-it-yourself repairs and renovations has many homeowners rolling up their sleeves and getting to work. Replacing a faucet may be easy, but installing a roof or dishwasher can be daunting. These larger projects are better left to the professionals, but hiring a contractor can be a job in itself. Protect yourself from less-than-honest...
Personal Insurance News You Can Use: Put Your Home Insurance Dollars Where They'll Count
Posted: May 4, 2013
Update Your Homeowners Insurance Before Summer As summer draws near and temperatures warm, it's almost overwhelmingly tempting to jump into summer activities. But before you start enjoying the great outdoors again, examine your homeowners' policy to make sure it covers the hazards that summer can bring. Updating your insurance now will ensure you have a relaxing summer ahead. BBQ As the thermometer rises, you can...
April Personal Insurance News You Can Use: Craving an Out-of-This-World Vacation?
Posted: April 6, 2013
Insuring your home at replacement cost not market value is the key... Consumers are often frustrated by the amount of insurance their mortgage company requires them to carry on their home. Sometimes that amount is greater than the home's market value; often it's more than the amount remaining on the mortgage. But many insurers still insist your home be insured for at least 80% of...
