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Tip of the Week – Why Wait to Save?
Over the last few months many of the “big box” car insurance carriers have been advertising all sorts of money saving promotions. These promotions are merely temporary programs, “gimmicks” designed to encourage you to move your car insurance policy now. The promotion provides instant gratification, just like the prize in a Cracker Jack or cereal [...]
Grandfather Always Said
Last week, I was having dinner with my cousin Rob. And, as often is the case, we talked about the funny things our grandparents used to say. Things like, “put on a sweater or you’ll get pnuemonia.” Or, “don’t sit too close to the color television… You’ll go blind.” Or, “If you don’t stay out [...]
Tip of the Week – No Free Lunch?
You’ve no doubt heard the saying “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” Sure you have; but but is that really true?
If I told you that you could get an insurance policy which would protect everything you own in your apartment, virtually for free, would you believe me? You should, or you’re [...]
Saving money when insurance doesn’t cover your loss
As an insurance agent for nearly 20 years, I have helped hundreds, if not thousands of my customers through the aggravation of the auto insurance claims process. Having even a minor accident is difficult to deal with, but if you have adequate insurance coverage to pay for the damage to your car, it helps to [...]
Is health insurance hiding inside your auto insurance policy?
With today’s healthcare reform headlines, there are few who aren’t aware that literally millions of Americans can’t afford the cost of getting Health Insurance through a traditional health insurance carrier. But even if a person does not have traditional health insurance, most private passenger automobile owners with an in-effect Auto Insurance policy actually do have [...]
Understanding Car Insurance Options
Although most people make their automobile insurance payments every month, many have truly no idea of what they are actually purchasing or exactly what they are actually paying to protect. Most think Car insurance pays to fix your car in case of an accident. That is accurate as far as it goes, but the whole [...]
“Going Green” Benefits Everyone!
If you think the concept of “going green” is only a recent development in the efforts of businesses and individuals to conserve precious natural resources and make our environment at least a bit more sustainable – then think again!
The fact is, that many businesses, both large and small, have for decades tried to be forward [...]
How much can you really save on car insurance?
One of the most recognizable tag lines in car insurance advertising today is: “You could save 15% or more by switching to Geico.” Wow; think about that! Is this true? Is Geico 15% cheaper than every other car insurance company in America? If this were true; Geico would be only car insurance company [...]
Overpriced Car Insurance
Why do so many people continue to pay more for their car insurance than necessary?
Some auto insurance policy holders think they pay a great insurance rate. Some are convinced shopping for car insurance is too difficult or takes to much time to be worth the effort.
The biggest car insurance misconception among long-term customers [...]
Shopping for car insurance is like shopping for groceries… Boring but necessary!
Most would agree that grocery shopping doesn’t rank high as a fun thing to do. But everyone likes to eat, so so there’s no avoiding a shopping trip.
And, just llike a grocery store, where you shop for car insurance can make a big difference in the price you ultimately pay and the quality of the [...]
