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How Dennis Heiskill Saved $372 Per Year on Car Insurance
With finances tight and bills piling up, Dennis Heiskill had already been planning to reduce his monthly expenses. So when he was ticketed for driving without a seatbelt late last month, he decided that car insurance was a perfect place to start.

Without a Home Insurance Rider, Are Your Valuables Really Covered?
Are your valuables covered with a standard home insurance policy? Make sure with a home insurance policy rider.

New Study - Average Family Spends $221,000 to Raise a Child
A study shows the average cost to raise a child is $221,000. Could your loved ones afford to raise your child if you passed away?

Parents: Time for a Back-to-School Insurance Review
Back-to-school time is a great time to review your car, home and health insurance needs.

Upgrading from a "Clunker" Requires a Car Insurance Upgrade
The "Cash for Clunkers" program is helping people purchase more fuel efficient vehicles. With those new cars comes the need for a new car insurance policy.

Can a Recession Be Good for Your Health?
Unemployment rates are up, consumer confidence is down, but things aren’t always as bad as they seem. Studies suggest that a recession can actually be good for your health.

Stopped Paying Your Insurance Bill? It Could Cost You
People don't realize that letting an insurance policy lapse can make it more difficult and costly to find insurance coverage down the road.

Stress of Wedding Planning Takes Toll on the Body
Wedding stress can cause health problems for brides. Learn ways to reduce wedding stress and stay healthy and save on your health insurance.

Home Insurance Costs Have Yet to Follow Home Prices Lower
Homeowners have not seen home insurance costs follow the same downward trend as home prices. Some experts say home insurance costs will likely remain about the same.

Does My Plan Cover Lipo? Plastic Surgery and Health Insurance
Does health insurance cover plastic surgery? What forms of plastic surgery does health insurance cover?

Rising Male Unemployment Highlights Women's Need for Life Insurance
Even when women serve as the primary breadwinner, most women don't think they need life insurance coverage. Women rely on a man's insurance policy, not realizing the family could be devastated should her income be lost.

Ford Bronco Owners Most Likely to Have DUIs on Record
Americans who own Ford Broncos have more DUIs, DWIs, and other alcohol-related violations in their past than owners of any other vehicle, according to InsWeb.com quote requests in the second half of 2008.

As Unemployment Rate Rises, Employer-Based Health Insurance No Longer an Option for Millions
With layoffs likely to continue, more Americans will be forced to look into non employer-based health insurance options.

Do Dog Breed Bans Really Reduce Bites?
Do laws banning large dog breeds like Rottweilers or pit bulls eliminate dog bites? Is better training needed or does large dog = aggressive dog?

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage Critical During a Recession
Some Americans are trying to save money by dropping their car insurance. To better protect yourself, make sure you have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

Rates on Some Term Life Insurance Products Soon to Skyrocket
Due to the current economic state, rates on some term life insurance products could soon skyrocket.

Struggling Consumers Reduce Insurance Coverage to Cut Costs
Cutting back on insurance coverage may save money in the short-term, but is it a risk worth taking?

Auto Insurance Fraud on the Rise: Is the Economy to Blame?
Auto insurance fraud is on the rise, and so are the number of people who think auto insurance fraud is an acceptable practice.

 
 

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Term Life Insurance for Children
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5 Common Renters Insurance Myths
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Life Insurance Exam - What to Expect
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Can You Afford to Live Without Health Insurance?
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Pool Insurance? Home Insurance Covers Your Pool
Pools are great fun, but with the added risks of owning a pool, many homeowners think they have to purchase "pool insurance."

Cell Phone Laws and Auto Insurance
Understand cell phone laws to avoid getting a ticket -- and keep your car insurance rate low.

Credit Scores and Car Insurance
Did you know your credit score can affect what you pay for car insurance? Find out how.

Home Energy Saving Tips-When Every Penny Counts
Explore ways to reduce home energy consumption and save some green.

Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Affects Life Insurance Rates
Smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol all make your life insurance rates higher than they need to be. Find out how you can save on life insurance costs.

Traffic Tickets and Car Insurance Rates
If you have a ticket on your driving record, there are still ways to keep your car insurance rates reasonable.

Protecting Your Mortgage With Term Life Insurance
If your family depends on your income and you pass away without life insurance, would they be able to make ends meet? How would they pay the mortgage?

Motorcycle Insurance for Your...Scooter?
If you own a scooter, protect it and yourself against damage with affordable scooter insurance.