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Buy gap insurance if I lease car?

When you buy or lease a car, you’re making an investment. But ask any financial advisor and they’ll tell you money spent on a car is, in fact, not a sound investment at all. In fact, your car can leave [...]

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Latest Articles

  • Cheapest car insurance in Maryland 2020

    Maryland is a small state, but some areas have a high cost-of-living, and geography plays a significant role in determining how much car insurance costs. Drivers living close to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan [...]

    3 min read Oct 29, 2020
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  • SR-22 in Florida

    If you’ve received a notice in the mail from the DMV asking you to provide an SR-22 you may wonder what that form is and why you’re being asked for it. An SR-22 request typically follows these driving [...]

    3 min read Oct 29, 2020
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  • SR-22 in Texas

    Even the best drivers make mistakes sometimes. If your mistakes caused your driver’s license to get suspended or revoked, you may be required to obtain an SR-22, also known as a Certificate of Financial [...]

    2 min read Oct 29, 2020
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  • What to do with car insurance claim checks?

    If you’ve ever been involved in an accident that caused some damage to your car, you probably went through the whole process of getting the damaged assessed, repair quotes submitted and, finally, a check [...]

    4 min read Oct 29, 2020
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  • Insuring a leased vehicle

    Car owners are likely already familiar with the process involved in insuring it: shop for the policy that works best, agree to the terms and collect the insurance card. However, the process of purchasing [...]

    3 min read Oct 29, 2020
    A man and woman are working out the details for insurance on a leased car with an insurance agent.

  • Vacant home insurance

    Although home insurance is not legally required, every house should be covered by an insurance policy. That includes homes that are vacant or unoccupied. If you own a vacation property or travel for months [...]

    4 min read Oct 29, 2020
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  • Best car insurance in Indiana 2020

    The state of Indiana has 4,589,405 licensed drivers as of 2018, with 49.10% male and 50.90% female drivers. In terms of overall driver safety in 2018, Indiana drivers rank among the best, which is why [...]

    5 min read Oct 29, 2020
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  • New Jersey dollar-a-day insurance

    The average driver in New Jersey pays $1,350.28 per year for car insurance, making it the fourth most expensive state. While there is a more affordable option than traditional auto insurance for New Jersey [...]

    3 min read Oct 29, 2020
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  • Primerica Life Insurance Review 2020

    Founded in 1977, Primerica Life Insurance specializes in selling highly-rated term life insurance policies at an affordable rate. The company has a very narrow focus — it doesn’t offer whole life or [...]

    3 min read Oct 29, 2020
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  • Best Missouri homeowners insurance 2020

    One of the first tasks you’ll need to complete is purchasing homeowners insurance before closing on a house. New homes are a significant investment, and it’s important to ensure you’re protected. [...]

    4 min read Oct 29, 2020
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