Home Buying Fees- Part 3: Homeowner’s Insurance
Homeowner’s insurance (HOI) is a must-have for any homebuyer, and will likely be the most demanding portion of your budget. There are several different types of Homeowner’s insurance and it is helpful...
View ArticleSocializing Health Insurance Through Crowdfunding
The first time I heard of Kickstarter was when a musician friend used it to publicly finance her new album. Using only a webpage, endearing pleas for support and promises of thank-you swag in return,...
View ArticleHow Has Hurricane Sandy Impacted Insurance Rates?
On October 29, 2012, the totally unexpected happened when Hurricane Sandy descended on the east coast of the United States like a belligerent running back. The super-storm forged a path of destruction,...
View ArticleHow To Prepare Your Home For Hurricane Season
Just about everyone welcomes the first sign of spring with open arms. They can pack away the sweaters and coats, open the windows and plan outdoor activities. A definite change from cold, blistery...
View ArticleSubsidies, Incentives and The Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act, aka Obama Care became law a few years ago. While some of the provisions of the law have already taken effect, the big stuff does not take effect until 2014. This monumental...
View ArticleWhat does Travel Insurance Really Cover?
Many travelers purchase short-term insurance before they leave on their vacations in order to have coverage in case of unforeseen emergencies. However, these quick-fix travel insurance plans don’t...
View ArticleHow To Find the Best Car Insurance Provider
When selecting a car insurance provider, one must always compare and assess all the factors in play. It can be overwhelming to sift through all the factors as each company claims to have the best...
View ArticleHow Much Does Adding a Teenager Increase Your Insurance?
Most teenagers dream about the day the get their driver’s license and are able to take their first car out for a spin by themselves. For teens their license represents freedom and the ability to move...
View ArticleObamacare and Obesity – What Everyone Should Know
More than one third of American adults are obese. With their average medical costs being $1429 higher than someone who is not overweight, it was about time that the government took notice and did...
View Article10 Ways to Save on Your Next Car Rental
It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, weather is warm, and the beach is calling your name. This is the time of year when Americans take vacations and decide to get away for relaxation and...
View ArticleHow to Shop for Auto Insurance Online
When it comes to shopping for auto insurance more and more customers are turning to the internet for help. According to a J.D. Power and Associate’s study in 2012 upwards of 65% of auto insurance...
View ArticleHow to Make the Most of Your Home Insurance Claim
Although homeowners feel reassured that they have insurance in place to protect them from the damage of adverse weather conditions or accidents, many struggle to know whether they are receiving the...
View ArticleWill Adding a Teenager To Your Insurance Plan Cause Your Rates to Skyrocket?
You always knew when it came time to add your teenager to your auto insurance that it would increase your premiums. Chances are you had no idea just how much. While the actual increase varies by state,...
View ArticleAre You Covered? Home Insurance Loopholes
It’s everyone’s worst nightmare, you walk in your front door and your house is trashed. In my nightmare there’s 10 inches of water covering the first floor and my cat is floating on top of an ottoman...
View ArticleWhy Are Insurance Companies Losing Policyholder Satisfaction?
We’re not happy with our car insurance companies. We’re not angry with them either. We’re just not as thrilled with them as we were last year according to JD Power, the global marketing information...
View Article4 Ways to Save on Last Minute Vactions
Summer is almost over for most Americans. It’s that time of year when the numbers of barbecues start to dwindle, the sun begins to set just a little bit earlier, and there are more back-to-school ads...
View Article6 Insurance Policies You Don’t Really Need
Unless you can tell the future, it’s impossible to predict when a financial disaster may strike. A car accident, sudden illness or damage to your home can all wreak havoc on your bank account unless...
View ArticleDOMA’s Impact on Taxes and Nursing Homes
The past few months have been very exciting for same sex-couples. One of the most exciting occurrences was the Supreme Court’s striking down of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, also known as...
View ArticleFast Food Advertising, Obesity and the Cost to Everyone
In the U.S., there is growing national concern over the obesity epidemic. According to public health workers, anyone with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 is considered obese. Nearly, one-third of...
View Article3 Reasons to Consider Purchasing a Cancer Insurance Policy
Health insurance is designed to help cover the costs of your medical care, whether you’re going in for a routine checkup or undergoing emergency surgery. Comprehensive plans typically cover both major...
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