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  • How to Lower Your Car Insurance Premiums and Costs

    Buying / Selling January 28, 2019

    Auto insurance can be a little confusing to some people because it has several components that affect the pricing of coverage, not to mention additional coverage options like roadside service and rental car reimbursement that help in the case of vehicle breakdown or the need for a rental car but also increase the premium. It’s...

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    First-Time Car Buyer’s Guide: Tips and Tools

    Buying / Selling December 22, 2022

    Want to buy your first car but don’t know where to start? Follow these tips to set yourself up for success.

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    Medicare Questions – Answering the Most FAQ

    My Money November 10, 2022

    Understanding Medicare can be difficult, but the Nationwide Retirement Institute® is here to help you by sharing some of the most common Medicare questions.

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  • What is Long Term Care Insurance and Is It Worth it?

    Uncategorized May 23, 2022

    Long-term care is any personal assistance you need to maintain your quality of life as you get older. There is a good chance that you will need long-term care at some point in your life. Long-term care insurance can be important to help you have more choice and flexibility, as well as the type of...

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    Safety Features to Consider When Buying a Car [Infographic]

    Buying / Selling March 9, 2021

    When it’s time to buy a new car, we all have our own ideas about what makes it the right fit. Some of us want more legroom, others want more cargo space. Then there are those who just want a killer sound system and great rims. While many of the features offered by manufacturers may...

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    How to Pay Insurance Premiums

    Maintenance October 23, 2020

    No matter what type insurance policy and coverage you have, paying your insurance premium is easy. There are several ways to keep your account up-to-date, whether you choose to pay in full or in installments. 1. Through online bill pay. Visit your insurance provider’s website. On their website you can create an account or log...

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    What are the Different Types of Life Insurance?

    Family & Life June 16, 2020

    If you’re considering purchasing life insurance, it’s crucial to understand the different types of life insurance policies available. While term life insurance is pretty simple to understand, permanent life insurance comes in many forms, with investment options that increase their complexity. Here’s what you need to know about the different types of life insurance before...

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    5 Things to Know about Life Insurance and the Coronavirus

    Family & Life June 5, 2020

    Get a Life Insurance Quote   With the global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s natural to look for additional ways to protect your loved ones. And for many people, that may include purchasing life insurance. However, the uncertainty of the illness and the economy can make it seem too complicated to get the coverage...

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    Are There Car Insurance Discounts for Safe and Low-Mileage Drivers?

    Safety May 18, 2020

    Insurance customers are often eager to save money, and insurance companies have continued finding ways to help them lower their premium costs. One way that companies reward drivers who don’t log a lot of time behind the wheel is to give them low-mileage discounts for driving less. The costs of premiums vary from state to...

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    What Is Pay-Per-Mile Insurance?

    Safety May 4, 2020

    If you have a car but don’t use it frequently, you might benefit from a pay-per-mile car insurance program to save on your insurance premiums. That’s because insurance companies base their rates on risk, and the less you drive, the lower your risk generally is of getting in an accident. Some of the reasons you...

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  • 5 Things That Can Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates

    Buying / Selling November 1, 2019

    Sometimes when people change something about their lives, they are surprised to find out their insurance rate changes, too. This is true with car insurance, as insurance companies use many factors to price auto policies. Knowing what some of these factors are, and why they matter to insurers, can help you better understand rate changes,...

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    Top Auto Insurance Myths

    Buying / Selling October 30, 2019

    With all the information available at our fingertips, it can be difficult to weed out what is true and what is misleading. This holds true for auto insurance. Does the purchase of a spiffy red sedan hit you harder in the wallet, as far as insurance costs go? Will your insurance go up after just...

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    Does a Speeding Ticket Affect Insurance?

    Buying / Selling October 3, 2019

    Like it or not, speeding tickets happen. But you should be careful to avoid getting one—and not just because exceeding the posted limit can be dangerous. The expense of getting a speeding violation may not end after you pay the associated fine. It can also trigger an increase in your auto insurance premium. Speeding tickets...

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    Tips for Buying Your Teen’s First Car [Slideshow]

    Buying / Selling August 8, 2019

    Most teenagers dream about their first cars long before they get the keys, and they remember it for the rest of their lives. Whether it’s a brand-new ride or just new to them, there’s nothing quite like that first experience of owning a car. While teens may have certain features in mind, such as a...

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    Why Auto Insurance Premiums Rise

    Buying / Selling February 8, 2019

    Auto insurance premiums are frequently rising in the United States. Policyholders who’ve filed no recent claims may be perplexed by car insurance premium increases and wonder what’s behind the changes. Several macro trends play into the way auto insurance premiums are set. Here are some of the general factors that have the most impact on...

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