Nobody really thinks it'll happen to them. Identity theft is something that happens to people on the news, people who aren't careful enough when they're keeping track of their credit and social security cards. People who make foolish purchases online without looking for added security. What no one ever tells you is that that's exactly what the 10 million Americans who found themselves the...
Becoming a teenager is a pretty big deal. For most of us it marks the advent of our first kiss, our first dance, the first time we ever get behind the wheel of a car and, yes, our very first car accident. Statistically speaking, teenagers are 60% more likely to have an accident than their parents. The fact that it's almost expected doesn't make it any easier to swallow, however-or to swallow...
It just isn't fair. You've been a conscientious driver for years. Never had an accident. Never even had a speeding ticket! One day you just happened to be a little distracted in the wrong place at the wrong time and your reflexes were just a little too slow. You slammed into the bumper of the car in front of you. Your auto insurance company is going to step in and take care of it for you, but...
If you've ever been caught out in the middle of I-95 during rush hour it's not hard to understand how accidents happen. Too much traffic, or just a little bit of traffic at the wrong place at the wrong time, is an instant recipe for disaster for even the most seasoned marketers. Everyone knows that having an accident out on the road is an easy way to send your auto insurance rates flying. What...
Have you ever taken the time to sit down and read your auto insurance policy cover to cover? Probably not. Most of us don't! It's page after page filled with insurance-ese, legal-ese and some weird markings that you're pretty sure are supposed to be English but don't quite make the mark! It's much easier to take our insurance agent's word for it-and to let them explain exactly what types of...
When it comes to saving money there isn't much that most people won't do. Saving money is almost a religion of its own in today's repressed economy! The ways they're finding to shave big bucks off their insurance premiums are definitely capable of raising a few eyebrows! Here's a look at some of the strangest facts and fiction about saving money on the market.
First and foremost, have you...
You've undoubtedly heard people promoting the concept of learning to work smart, not hard. In today's high tech world people who are still chugging along at the speed of hard labor are going to find themselves left behind! Learning to work smart does have some benefits, you have to admit. Especially when you're talking about learning how to save money on your car insurance rates.
Once upon...
is there anyone out there that actually enjoys all of the hassle and chaos that go hand in hand with moving? Not the thrill of finding a new house or the fun of contemplating the possibilities but the actual never-ending drudgery of turning off utilities, changing addresses and, of course, packing, sorting and loading the boxes onto the U-Haul. It's easy to let "non-essentials" slide when...
With summer well and truly gone and the cacophony of shows and parades that mark the season for Chicago's classic car owners and dealers gradually winding down, it's time for car enthusiasts to turn their minds to other things-like how much they're paying for their classic car insurance. Studies show that too many are paying way too much.
Wait. Is it really possible to pay too much for your...
What would you say is the most expensive thing you've ever bought from anywhere? Was it your car? Your favorite Christian Dior? Most of us forget about our house when we're talking about our shopping habits, because buying a house is a one time thing for most of us. Of course, so is a two week cruise to the Bahamas! Doesn't mean we should forget about it.
Or that we shouldn't be careful to...
