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Published May 26, 2022

The Value of Better Business Bureau Accreditation

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has always been a reliable resource for evaluating the trustworthiness of businesses. When shopping for a new car or hiring a plumber, checking with the BBB can provide an extra layer of confidence that the company you’re about to do business with is dependable.
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Published May 22, 2022
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Should I Rent My Car Using a Car Sharing App?

If you’ve recently rented a car, you’ve undoubtedly seen the option to rent a car from a car sharing service like Turo or Zipcar. Maybe you’ve already rented a car using one of these sites. For car owners who don’t use their cars often, renting your car on a car sharing website can be an effortless way to make extra money.
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Published May 19, 2022
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How Important is It to Follow My Car's Maintenance Schedule?

Basic maintenance can save you as much as $1,000 per year on gas. If that’s not enough of an incentive, if you plan to resell or trade-in your car someday, keeping it maintained will protect your investment and ensure you get top value for it.
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Published May 9, 2022
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Why Do Sports Cars Get a Bad Rap?

If you’ve ever thought about buying a sports car, there’s something you should know—sports cars have a bad rap with insurance companies. Designed for speed and maneuverability, the things that make sports coupes and convertibles fun to drive are the same things that make them expensive to insure.
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Published April 25, 2022

Homeowner’s Insurance vs. Mortgage Insurance

Buying a home can be an overwhelming, stressful experience. For new homeowners, the language and terminology of homeownership can get complicated and confusing. This article discusses the difference between homeowners insurance and mortgage insurance. In a nutshell, homeowners insurance protects your property, and mortgage insurance protects the lender.
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Published April 20, 2022

Should I Turn My Home into a Vacation Rental?

Vacation rental websites like Airbnb, and Airbnb alternatives Homeaway, Vrbo, and Booking.com have revolutionized the travel industry and it’s easy to see why. For certain travelers, the idea of staying in a house or condominium instead of a hotel while on vacation has a lot of appeal. People like the idea of staying in a “home away from home.” Especially if your home is in a vacation destination area.
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Published April 15, 2022

Should I Rent or Buy a House?

For many people, homeownership has been a part of the foundation of the American Dream. Buying a home is considered to be a good financial investment while renting a home is seen as throwing away good money. However, this is no longer the case.
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Published April 12, 2022
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When Should You Sell Your Used Car?

As the country transitions from a pandemic phase to an endemic phase, one thing that hasn’t changed is the demand for used cars. The automobile industry is still recovering from supply chain challenges and the demand for used cars is through the sunroof. With many companies allowing their employees to continue to telecommute, if you own a car that you’re not using much, now’s an excellent time to sell or trade your car online to ensure you get top dollar. 
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Published April 8, 2022
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How to Avoid Common Home Hazards: Fire, Electrical, Plumbing

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” These are important words to live by, especially if you own or rent a home. The Boy Scouts summed up this sentiment even more succinctly with their motto, “Be Prepared.” For homeowners, the first step to protecting your investment and your family is to be prepared. By following the tips below, you can help prevent common fire, electrical, and plumbing hazards in your home. 
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Published April 4, 2022
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Is Price Optimization in Car Insurance a Good Thing?

Customer loyalty is a familiar concept to consumers. It’s the idea that customers who are happy with the goods and services a company provides will tend to stay with that company, even though a better price may be available. Loyal customers would rather pay a bit more for excellent service and quality products. The concept of customer loyalty is at the heart of what is called price optimization, which is unfamiliar to most car insurance buyers. 
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