Category: Auto Insurance

Securing the proper insurance coverage may be the last thing on a recent graduate’s mind, but it shouldn’t be. As many grads face the prospect of student loans and a tough job market, purchasing anything beyond health insurance may not be a personal or financial priority. However, failing to purchase certain types of insurance – […]

Summer season is quickly approaching and many people are starting to plan their vacations. Family outings often cost consumers a substantial amount of money. Some of the expenses involve purchasing plane tickets, reserving hotel accommodations, and booking car rentals. When it comes to renting a vehicle, it is common for agents to urge the purchase […]

Our blog recently examined some ways in which consumers may be overpaying for insurance. In particular, we addressed how owners of older vehicles might be paying in excess for collision coverage. Unfortunately, consumers sometimes overpay for particular auto insurance policies. As disillusioning as this is, individuals can level the playing field. Below are two simple […]

From speeding and tailgating to running red lights and using smartphones, chances are good that you witnessed some fairly remarkable — and fairly frightening — behavior on the part of fellow motorists as you drove into work sometime over the last week. While you do your best to drive defensively to protect yourself and your […]

One of the more frustrating realities for vehicle owners, outside of costly repairs, is learning that their insurance premiums will be rising by a not insubstantial amount. Conversely, one of the most satisfying moments for vehicle owners, outside of learning that they won’t need those costly repairs, is learning that their insurance premiums will be […]

It is time to treat your insurance policies like you treat your investments. That means taking the time to periodically review and adjust your portfolio to ensure you have the coverage you need. Making a small investment of time in reviewing and adjusting your auto insurance policy can save you money over the long-haul, providing […]

For many people, the process of sitting down to create a monthly budget is always a somewhat odious task. That’s largely because it serves to remind them of all the expenses they must pay on a regular basis, and just how inconvenient it is to have to remit a not insubstantial check or credit card […]

Those individuals with a somewhat checkered driving record are all too aware of how the mistakes of the past — accidents, speeding violations, DUIs — can come back to haunt them when it comes to car insurance. Indeed, the unfortunate reality is that their momentary lapse in judgment behind the wheel more often than not […]

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You thought you covered the essentials: your home, your car, and your health are all insured. What else could you need? Unfortunately, many Americans who insure their basic needs have gaps in coverage that can unexpectedly drain their savings if disaster strikes.

Yesterday, we spent some time discussing how many of us don’t give a second thought to paying our car insurance premiums, absent-mindedly writing checks or clicking “submit payment” every six months or once per year, and how this inattention can prove costly. We also spent some time conducting what amounted to a Car Insurance 101, […]