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5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Insurance Company
So, you think you prepared for the worst — at least you have insurance, right? Well, just when you think it can't get any worse, your insurance company could skimp on your coverage based on how you phrase what's happened. Read on to find out Money magazine's list of the top five things you'll never want your insurance company to hear you say.
Avoid These 10 Foods While Driving to Keep Insurance Down
Grab 'n' go, quickie stops, and drive-throughs are a given in our fast-paced society, but one auto insurance agency says slowing down can save you money. And they're not talking about lightening your lead foot. In response to a study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Insurance.com prepared a list of the 10 most dangerous foods to eat while driving because they tend to distract drivers.
What Travelers Should Know About Layoff Insurance
Most of us could use a vacation right about now, but it's tough to feel confident spending money on a trip when the economy continues to shed jobs by the thousands. Travel insurance providers have seen a huge uptick in travelers asking for an extra layoff insurance provision, designed to reimburse vacationers who plan big trips then lose their jobs. Here are a few things you should know before deciding on a travel insurance package and provider.
Which Cars Appeared on the Most Ticketed List?
When it comes to car insurance, you bet insurers pay attention to the kind of car you drive. A company that helps insurers identify risks ran a study to determine which cars tend to be ticketed most. Can you guess which cars made the most ticketed list?
Insurent Helps First-Time Renters Get Decent Apartments
Adventure and possibility push new grads to move to a new city and many (including yours truly) do so with low entry-level salary offers in hand. While you're sure of your ability to pay monthly rent and are willing to fork over a high percentage of your salary, searching for an apartment without a certain level of income can be an incredibly frustrating process.
Many landlords require a renter's income to be as much as 45 times monthly rent, so new grads without that pedigree might find themselves as I did: moving in to a tiny apartment in a walk-up building with steep stairs, a blocked fire escape, windows that didn't fully close, and a charming water heater taking up half the closet-sized kitchen.
Travel Insurance: What, Why, and When
Travel insurance doesn't only apply to lovebirds planning their honeymoon, it's something that anyone traveling on an expensive trip may want to consider. Learn the basics of travel insurance here to see if it's right for you.
What
- Different policies will vary in what they cover, but the possibilities include bankruptcy of any travel supplier you've planned on using, accidentals before or during the trip that prevent travel, baggage loss or delay, trip cancellation, delay, or interruption, basic medial coverage, and emergency assistance.
- Your travel agent will provide you with insurance information, but if you're planning without an agent make sure you research a variety of providers to compare rates and fine print coverage details.
Your Two Cents: Is Any of Your Jewelry Insured?
Insurance is available for most things that are valuable to us like health, homes, and vehicles, and it makes sense that you may consider protecting your jewelry. You can purchase additional insurance for jewelry as a rider through your current provider or through an insurer recommended to you by the appraiser. After your jewelry has been appraised you simply select the type, or how much coverage, you'd like for it.
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Your Two Cents: Is Renter's Insurance Worth It?
Sure, it's always better to be safe than sorry, but sometimes being safe is costly and troublesome — and turns us off. Renter's insurance, for example, seems a necessary precaution to protect your rental apartment or home. But a recent poll among my friends revealed that even savvy, intelligent women are too bothered by the hassle and the anticipated cost of signing up.
Would You Buy Sunshine Insurance?
Travel insurance can be a lifesaver on certain types of trips, but with less people choosing to spend their money on vacations, the industry has seen sunnier days. These gloomier times have encouraged businesses to become more creative, and a couple French travel agencies are trying to attract customers with sunshine insurance.
If vacationers endure at least four days of rain during one week, the insurance policy would make them eligible for a partial trip refund.
Your Two Cents: Do You Have Health Insurance?
Big changes could be in the future for health insurance. Are you currently insured?
Your Two Cents: Do You Have Health Insurance?
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