Category Archives: Finance Guide

Car insurance provides financial protection against damage to a vehicle and liabilities associated with accidents, including expenses such as repairs, medical bills and legal claims. Car insurance is mandatory across most U.S. states; however, individual state laws vary accordingly. Massachusetts was the first to introduce mandatory coverage requirements in 1925 followed by Connecticut and Virginia […]

What can you expect from your insurance company if you are in an accident? Trust them to get you out of an accident. While we all believe we are the best drivers on the road, many others are not proficient in driving rules or safety. It’s scary to see that many of these drivers cannot read the […]

How much your car insurance rates increase due to a speeding ticket depends on several factors, including severity of violation, state/insurer/driver history etc. Your chances of successfully challenging a traffic ticket depend upon its severity and the county where it occurred; other violations could also impact your premiums. Speeding Tickets One of the most frequently […]

Sally, sixteen years old, is traveling southbound on I-5 in Eugene. Sally hears a ringing and realizes she just received a message via text. She rummages through her purse and finds her phone to check the message. Jane, her best friend back in Washington has just seen Steven at the Vancouver Mall. “Should he talk to me?” Jane would […]

Today’s wealthy society is becoming more involved in collecting antique cars. You could be building a classic car or purchasing the car of your dreams. Statistics show that there are millions of American classic car owners. Each year, more are added. These collector car owners have spent a lot of time and money on their vehicles. They […]

Prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare), health insurance companies often denied individuals from purchasing individual health plans due to pre-existing conditions ranging from acne to more serious illnesses like cancer and heart disease. KFF estimated that 54 million non-elderly adults had declinable preexisting conditions on the individual market in 2018. Under former […]

You need to be aware of your GAP if you ever plan to purchase a new car and finance it. It’s obvious what happens when you buy new cars. By the time you get your car home, it’s already 25% less. It’s worth about half of what it was after 18 months. But how much are you still owing? Your […]

Everyone is trying to reduce costs in the current economic climate. People often take simple measures such as reducing grocery bills, unneeded or unwanted bills, and buying only essentials and not luxury items. Car insurance is often a non-essential item. We choose to skip insuring our car, especially if it’s not new or expensive. Most people feel […]

In the age of the internet, it’s hard to not be connected. Whether you’re at home or at work, chances are you’re using the internet and various technologies. And for those of us who use our vehicles for transportation, there’s no need to worry—Uhaul is here to help. But what do you do if something […]

Filing a car insurance claim may seem straightforward, but it is essential that you understand how the process works. First, file with your insurer whether online or through mobile apps; they should respond within 48 hours with details regarding how they plan to handle the situation. Your insurance provider will assign a claims specialist or […]