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Hold on to your hat, this is going to surprise you. It’s true, home insurance prices have been increasing more than double the rate of median family income. We collected data going back to the year 2000 from the federal reserve board. Yes, that’s a reliable data source. Then we did the calculations. Surprisingly, home insurance […]
I bet you didn’t ask for an ice dam for the holidays. However, the deep freeze that grips much of the country in January and February will deliver unwanted ice dams to many homeowners. Find out how good your current insurance company is about handling claims before you need to file a claim. Click the […]
Christmas savings is misleading. To save at Christmas, you have to spend money. The reality is your only spending less, not actually saving money. What consumers need is a way to pay for Christmas by spending less on other items. Yes, we’re suggesting saving enough money to pay for your holiday. The cost of giving […]
You may not believe Santa slides down chimneys, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do an annual chimney cleaning. Not only will a chimney cleaning help keep the jolly man’s red and white suit clean, it’s also an important step in preventing chimney fires. While you’re thinking about home owner issues, get a free rating […]
A friend mine, Jeff, called me recently to tell me he had been hit by a driver with cheap car insurance. It sounds like his family may have some pretty serious injuries. Despite being a career insurance agent, his question was “what advice do you have?” My heart goes out to Jeff and his family. […]
David Gautsche has proven his leadership skills, not once, but three times. Upon graduating from college, David started his career in the manufacturing sector. Next, he moved to financial services. Most recently, David was recruited to become the president and CEO of Goodville Mutual. Goodville is a mutual property/casualty insurer headquartered in New Holland, Pennsylvania. […]
Are you like most shoppers? You want a fair price, a high-quality product and good service. If so, read on for a list of the 25 Best Car Insurance Companies in the U.S.. What is the Best Car Insurance? We define “best” as the companies that offer high-quality protection and service for a fair price. […]
Do you read online reviews? Most people do. It’s nice to know how other shoppers rate the same product or service. In fact, most of us read reviews before making a significant purchase. However, when it comes to buying insurance, online auto insurance reviews don’t provide the information you need. Here’s why. FREE CAR INSURANCE […]
My anniversary of being hit by a car was last Saturday. Not surprisingly, lying in the intensive care unit of Stanford Hospital for Fathers’ Day put a damper on the celebration that year. Just last week a friend of mine asked why I didn’t get $90 million like Tracy Morgan and Ardley Fuqua reportedly received. […]
How much difference can there be between motorcycle insurance and car insurance? That’s a good question. Considering a motorcycle has two wheels, a car has four, motorcycle insurance should be half the price. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. In concept, cars and motorcycles are quite similar. However, the similarities end at the concept level. In […]
