Tag Archive: insurance

Is Paying Car Insurance in Full Really Worth the Savings?

With finances pinching tighter seemingly every day, we have to look to creative ways to save money, both today and in the future. From finding the best rates for loans and savings accounts to choosing less expensive alternatives at the grocery store, every little bit of savings can add up. One way you can save…

Do You Use a Professional For Items That Can Be Purchased Online?

I don’t have any scientific proof but it seems that more and more jobs and or professions are being commoditized.   As defined by Wikipedia it is “the process by which goods that have economic value and are distinguishable in terms of attributes (uniqueness or brand) end up becoming simple commodities in the eyes of…

How Comparing Car Insurance Prices Can Save You Money

Everyone knows that if you drive a car, you need to have car insurance. The purpose of car insurance is to make sure you are covered in the event of going wrong, such as if you get into an accident and need to make repairs to your car, or if you are injured and need…

Long-term care: What are the Options?

Guest Post by Sasha In my last post I noted some startling statistics about the number of Americans who will require long-term care at some point in their lives. Common medical crisis such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and arthritis can certainly affect your quality of life in profound ways. Something as unpredictable as a…

What is a Mutual Company?

How would you feel if you weren’t a customer but rather an owner of your life insurance company? How about if you were an owner of your investment company, rather than just a plain account holder/customer?  Imagine a world where the company theoretically cared about the customer because they were owners of the companies.  Although…

What Happens if I am Late on a Car Insurance Payment?

Whether you make monthly, semi-annual, bi-annual, or annual payments for your car insurance, you could suffer severe consequences if your payment is even one day late. Some states require that car insurance companies close an account at midnight on the policy’s due date. Since it is a state law, the insurance companies don’t have any…