Category Archives: Finance Guide

Pets and renters insurance: Why you need it

The American Pet Products Association reports that 67% households in the United States own at least one pet. 63.4 million households have a dog, and 42.7 millions households have a cat. Renters who own pets should consider the coverage of their renters insurance. You might even consider pet insurance. While pets offer many benefits to their owners, there are also risks of […]

Can You Get Renters Insurance Without A Lease?

Tenants frequently believe their landlord’s property insurance will protect them against theft, fire and other forms of damages; however, this often is not the case. Renters insurance is an essential policy designed to protect tenants’ personal belongings and provide liability protection. Even if not listed on their lease contract, renters insurance should still be obtained […]

Car Insurance That Matters Most

A deductible is a special feature that can save you money on your Collision insurance. Deductibles are generally disliked by most people. People don’t like deductibles. It is time to change the way you think about deductibles. You have the opportunity to be responsible for your financial problems by having a deductible. This is because your premium will be lower […]

How a speeding ticket impacts your insurance in California

Like most companies, insurance companies in California view speeding tickets in California as risky behavior. If you are cited for speeding in the Golden State, your premium will increase. Understanding how your insurance premium could rise and what you can do to lower it may help you prepare for the consequences of a speeding ticket. To help […]

Do I Need Title Insurance When Buying A Home?

Title insurance can be one of the more complex costs buried within the maze of paperwork received during loan closing. Lenders typically require lender’s title insurance policies; however, homeowners may purchase an owner’s policy at closing as well. Both types of title insurance incur a fee that’s usually included as part of a buyer’s closing […]

How Much Auto Insurance Terminology Do You Really Know?

Is your agent fluent in English? It’s possible you might believe so, until you take a look at your auto insurance policy. It can be difficult to discern the English from the legal-ese, insurance-ese and big-word-ese that is mixed up in most policies. This makes it difficult for average drivers to understand the policy without having a […]

Hit-and-run insurance

Hit-and-run refers to an accident in which the at-fault party flees the scene after striking a pedestrian, another vehicle or stationary object. In the United States, a hit-and-run occurs every minute. It is crucial to know what your auto insurance covers, and how it could affect your premiums if you are left with the aftermath of a hit-and […]