Category Archives: Finance Guide

They promise it on TV-car insurance coverage that is 10-20% lower than the current car insurance rates of “leading competitors”. What does that actually mean? This doesn’t necessarily mean that they are giving out low rates of insurance like candy. Smart, savvy drivers who take the time to understand their car insurance policies will be able to save […]

Although roadside assistance is usually optional, if you’ve ever been left on the sidelines of the road with no help, you might find it essential. Considering that the average cost of getting your car towed is between $75 to $125, a single tow could offset the cost of roadside assistance for a year or more. It is […]

Everyone has heard of health insurance, but what is a claim form? Claim forms are the documents you file with your health insurance provider in order to receive benefits for a medical issue. They’re also required when you experience a loss or theft. In this blog post, we will explain what a claim form is […]

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 […]

Why all the mystery? Fred and Marcy are right next door and pay less for their auto insurance premiums than me. Why is my rate so much different? Most people find the process of insurance companies calculating premiums completely random. It is not, I can assure you. Insurance companies spend millions of money calculating and weighing many factors to […]

No matter if you own a classic muscle car, or if you would like to, there is one thing that all of us have in common: insurance. Insurance – that one word almost everyone, except for insurance agents, says with a tone sour. People usually take out auto insurance policies, pay the premium …., and never have […]

When you are looking for the best car insurance in Washington, D.C., you may have heard your agent talk about personal injury protection coverage, or PIP. It may be part of your insurance. Washington is a no fault district. Insurers are required to offer PIP coverage to motorists when they buy their policies. It is possible to find […]

When you’re planning to move, there are a few things you should always keep in mind. Chief among these is insurance. Moving is an expensive proposition and can easily turn into a costly ordeal without the proper safeguards in place. U Haul is one of the most common moving companies in the United States and, […]

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 […]

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 […]