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Speeding Ticket Insurance Now Available

Lori Crofford — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:40:09 +0000

I'll be honest, I haven't gotten a speeding ticket in 10 years (knock on wood). However, I know lots of people that get an average of one speeding ticket per year and sometimes more than that. That can add up to a lot of money. So if you fit into the lead foot category and are constantly getting pulled over, then there is a light at the end of the speeding ticket tunnel. Insurance!

And the Highest-Rated Auto Companies in the US Are…

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:56:59 +0000

Toyota, Honda, Mercedes, Ford, Chevy, Nissan… All these brands claim to sell the best cars on the market, boasting reliability, endurance, speed and the like. But when it comes to what the general public thinks, which of these brands actually lives up to their claim? According to Harris Interactive’s massive survey of 38,000 adults, Honda [...]

Lindsay Lohan Violated Insurance Rules; Is 'Liz and Dick' in Jeopardy?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:30:06 +0000

A couple weeks ago, Lindsay Lohan‘s rented Porsche hit the back of a semi and totaled the pricey sports car. She initially claimed she wasn’t driving at the time — a big fat lie — but now we know why she was so anxious to say she was in the passenger seat.

Will Uninsured Drivers Still Be Able to Buy Gas?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:36:00 +0000

Uninsured driving is a serious matter in the eyes of the government, but perhaps none more so than for UK officials. In fact, some government authorities from across the pond would like to prohibit gas stations from letting those people fill up their tanks.

Just 'Cause You're Freelance Doesn't Mean You Can't Get Full-Time Perks – Dollars and Sense

Kathy Landin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:30:46 +0000

Freelancing allows you to make money on your own terms without permanent employment, but it also means you don’t have access to certain perks like group insurance, administrative support and job growth assistance. Though, since a reported 30 percent of the US workforce is now freelance, that has changed.

Should Healthcare Plans Be Required to Cover Costs of Birth Control? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:43:26 +0000

Last week, President Obama issued a directive which would require all health insurance plans to cover the cost of birth control. The move is opposed by some religious groups, most prominently the Conference of Catholic Bishops. According to a new New York Times/CBS poll of 1,197 adults, the majority of Americans side with the president on this issue. Fifty-nine [...]

Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There to Help With the Dead-Body Smell In Your SUV

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:55:04 +0000

That new-car smell is one of the joys of purchasing a vehicle. It’s hard to define, but one thing is for sure: it isn’t supposed to remind you of a dead body.

Margarita Salais from Michigan says that’s exactly what her SUV smelled like, and she’s now suing the dealership with help from State Farm for her money back.

Thinking of Buying a New Car? The Most and Least to Insure

Lori Crofford — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:56:56 +0000

I love the thought of buying a new car. I know what car I would want. Now with that in mind I'm not sure I would want to pay the insurance on it. When car shopping you also need to take into consideration how much it would cost to insure. I hope you find this list helpful.