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  • Rental Property Insurance

    Home rental companies, like Airbnb, are becoming increasingly popular. Renting out your home can be a great way to bring in extra money, especially if you have a second home or an empty guest house. But [...]

    4 min read Jun 25, 2020
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  • What Is An Annuity?

    Life insurance can provide much needed financial support after retirement and as you get older. It also ensures you can provide for your beneficiaries, such as a spouse or next of kin, after your death. [...]

    4 min read Jun 25, 2020
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  • Tesla Insurance

    Tesla cars are some of the safest vehicles on the road today so you might think that insuring them would be inexpensive and easy. Not so, say many Tesla owners, who often pay more than $4,000 annually [...]

    5 min read Jun 25, 2020
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  • What is a Rebuilt Title vs. a Salvage Title?

    When shopping for a used vehicle, you might come across one with a rebuilt or salvage title. While these vehicles can be a good fit for the right buyer, it’s important to understand all aspects of them [...]

    4 min read Jun 24, 2020
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  • Erie Insurance Review 2020: Car, Home & Renters

    Erie Insurance, founded in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1925, offers auto, homeowners and other insurance policies. Erie continues to build a strong reputation, as they climbed five spots in the latest Fortune [...]

    4 min read Jun 24, 2020
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  • CLUE Reports

    Get clued in on how to check a house’s insurance claim history and avoid surprises.

    7 min read Jun 22, 2020
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  • Full Coverage Car Insurance

    Before getting behind the wheel of a new car, you need the financial protection that only auto insurance can provide. Navigating through the various coverage options doesn’t have to be difficult, but [...]

    5 min read Jun 18, 2020
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  • Long-Term Care Insurance

    According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), roughly 50% of those aged 65 will need long-term care (LTC) one day. Long-term care insurance covers things not normally covered by regular [...]

    5 min read Jun 18, 2020
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