In today’s tougher economy, everyone is looking to save money on car insurance. Here are ten tips to help save money in premiums, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
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Increasing deductibles can help save for the holidays
The holiday shopping season is on its way, leading many consumers to wonder how they can save a little money to help buy presents.
Read MoreCar upkeep important as winter approaches
Keeping up with car maintenance, especially during winter, can help avoid an accident, which would drive up a consumer’s car insurance rates.
Recently, AAA recommended consumers have their vehicles looked at by an auto repair shop. During the visit, drivers should make sure mechanics check out a car’s battery and recharging system, along with drive belts and engine hoses.
Read MoreWhy testing smoke alarms is important for home fire safety
According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke alarms can help save lives, provided they are installed and maintained.
Read MorePolice highlight potential car theft at music festivals
While the event provides attendees with a bevy of live music choices covering many genres, it may also present car thieves with many vehicles to burglarize.
Read MoreFEMA urges homeowners not to gamble on flood insurance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a statement Monday, warning homeowners that it could be a dangerous move to decide against purchasing flood insurance if they live in an area that could be affected by such an event.
Federal coordinating officer Brad Harris said “if more people knew the real risks and were aware of the real odds we’d have a lot more people signing up for flood insurance,” adding that roughly a quarter of all flood losses occur outside of even so-called “100-year floodplains.” This means that consumers must work to educate themselves about their real risks of suffering home damage from a flood.
Read MoreThree methods to increase disability income benefits
Since the primary reason for purchasing a disability income insurance policy is to replace any income that may be lost due to a disability, it’s imperative to have an adequate amount of coverage in place before a disability occurs.
Edward E. Graves, author of “McGill’s Life Insurance” says there are three methods a non-disabled person can employ to make sure their benefits are enough to support their income prior to a disability. The general rule of thumb is if you received a raise or your expenses have increased, so should your benefits.
Read MoreThe real cost of high cholesterol
As mouth-watering as that oozing bacon double cheeseburger might look, the potential price of eating can be costly.
It is a well-known fact that having high cholesterol can lead to heart disease and heart attacks, and eventually cost you your life. New evidence suggests that it can affect not only your waistline—but also your wallet—when it comes to life insurance premiums.
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LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
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The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
