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You’ve probably noticed that there are more electric cars on the road these days — and they look good! The good news is that many of these popular… Read More »The 10 Cheapest Electric Cars to Insure in California
If you have a smartphone, then you probably never leave home without it. You may rely on it for navigation, to check emails and social media messages, and even for work-related matters, not just personal ones. We’ve become addicted to these gadgets, no doubt. But, instead of fighting it, why not utilize these pricey phones for all they’ve got? With the right car apps, your daily routine can become so much easier. You may even save a couple of dollars along the way, too.Read More »The Top 10 Car Apps for Smartphones We Can’t Believe You Are Living Without
Some people who live in earthquake-prone areas don’t think about when the next big earthquake is coming. While it does little good to live anxiously expecting the worst to happen, it is a wise idea to look at your Earthquake Insurance options to obtain some peace of mind. Those who do not have the proper insurance hope the government will provide them relief if disaster strikes. However, few government-subsidized disaster programs, like FEMA, are structured to give more than emergency assistance. Programs like FEMA will help meet the most basic needs to live, like food, water and shelter. But not everyone qualifies for these programs. Even if you qualify, this sort of help isn’t a permanent solution by any means.Read More »Earthquake Insurance: What to Do Before an Earthquake Strikes
Many people don’t understand what is not included on their standard Homeowners Insurance policy until it’s too late. Some homeowners only think short-term and opt for the minimum requirements on their mortgage. While there’s no one type of catastrophic insurance that covers everything, there are a few that are crucial to have. Most victims of natural disasters never imagined that they’d lose their home and belongings to a flood, earthquake or wildfire. People often skim over Flood Insurance and Earthquake Insurance, even after an agent explains that they won’t be covered with a standard Homeowners Insurance policy.Read More »Catastrophic Insurance: What Is and Is Not Included in Your Homeowners Insurance Policy
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Only a year ago, the thought of locking up your home (or unlocking it) remotely seemed like something out of the future. Now, people are even controlling their… Read More »Smart Homes: Has the Future Already Arrived?
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A tornado is simply air spinning while in contact with both the Earth and a cloud in a collision of cold and warm winds. Tornados can be big… Read More »It’s Tornado Season — Are You Prepared?
