Pay-As-You-Drive Insurance: How Americans Could Save More

Most large, nationwide auto insurers offer customers an interesting way to save on premiums: let them track how you drive.  But a new survey shows many Americans miss out on these discounts because they don’t know much about these programs. An insuranceQuotes.com survey found that 58 percent of consumers have never heard of pay-as-you-drive insurance programs, such as Snapshot® from Progressive, Drivewise® from Allstate and Drive Safe...

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Auto Insurance Rate Increase After One Claim By State (Map)

map below you can find your state and see how much your rates may increase if you make one auto insurance claim - and how your state stacks up against other states in the U.S. Click on the map to enlarge it.  ...

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Making One Auto Insurance Claim Can Increase Your Rate By Up To 67%

Many consumers realize that filing an auto insurance claim will likely result in a raised annual premium. What may be shocking to some, however, is just how significant that premium increase may be. A December 2013 Quadrant study, commissioned byinsuranceQuotes.com, examined the average economic impact of filing various claims on your auto insurance policy. Using a hypothetical 45 year-old married female driver who is employed, has an excellent...

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4 Must-Have ATV Accessories

All-terrain vehicles provide hours of off-road fun, and they also come in handy when there’s work to be done. With a few simple additions to your ATV, you can turn a bland (as bland as an ATV can get anyway) four-wheeler into a customized workhorse. Snowplow Photo courtesy of coopdog via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 Forget about being dependent upon anyone else for snow removal during the winter months; for roughly $500 (or less) you...

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It’s Tax Time! As W-2s Roll In, Protect Your Personal Information

Your W-2s and other tax documents contain sensitive personal information that identity thieves could use to file a fraudent tax return. Jan. 31 was the deadline for employers to send out W-2s, according to the Internal Revenue Service—and that means tax time is upon us. This time of year, many organizations send out important tax documents containing sensitive information, such as your Social Security number, and it’s vital to protect...

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Packing Up The Pets And Leaving Chicago? Read This First

The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s almost time to pack up the whole family—pets included—and get out of Chicago. If you’re hitting the road with your furry family members, we've gathered some tips to consider before and during the trip. Pre-Planning for Your Pets Whether you’re leaving town for a weekend or a month, be sure your dog and cat tags are up to date with a current cell phone number. You’ll also want to...

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Top Gifts For The Car Lover In Your Life

Finding the perfect holiday gift for a loved one can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. But, if there’s a car lover in your life, there’s no reason to settle for a boring tie or fruitcake; this list of gifts for car lovers provides plenty of car-related options that should make gift-giving a little easier. Automotive Brand Apparel Whether they spend their spare time shining up a classic car in the garage or taking Sunday drives...

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