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Love Your Insurance Company: The Romance You Never Knew You Needed

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Personal Finance.

Do You Really Love Your Insurance Company? You remember that moment. The butterflies in your stomach. The racing pulse. The sense that everything was about to change. I’m talking, of course, about finding the right insurance company. What, you thought I meant something else? The Relationship Status Nobody Posts About Let’s be honest. Nobody brags on social media about their...

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7 Proven Ways to Save Money on Auto Insurance (Without Cutting Coverage)

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Car Insurance 101.

7 Proven Ways to Save Money on Auto Insurance (Without Cutting Essential Coverage) Want to save money on auto insurance without sacrificing the coverage you need? You’re not alone. Here’s something the discount insurance companies don’t want you to know: You can dramatically reduce your premiums WITHOUT cutting essential protection. The trick? Knowing exactly which levers to...

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Should You Buy Auto Insurance Online? What You Need to Know Before You Click ‘Buy’

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Car Insurance 101.

Should You Buy Auto Insurance Online? What You Need to Know Before You Click ‘Buy’ You know the pitch. Fifteen minutes. A few clicks. Presto—you can buy auto insurance online! No meetings, no waiting rooms, and definitely no agent asking if you’d like coffee before talking about your deductible. Just you, your laptop, and the promise of a cheaper policy. If you’re...

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Captive Insurance Agent vs. Independent Agent: Which One’s Right for You?

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Personal Finance.

Captive Insurance Agent vs. Independent Agent: Which One’s Right for You? Your neighbor swears by his captive insurance agent. Your coworker insists her independent agent saved her thousands. And you’re wondering what the actual difference is—and which one won’t waste your time or money. In a world where we compare everything from flights to dog walkers, why does insurance still...

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What is an Independent Insurance Agent

What is an Independent Insurance Agent? (And Why It Matters)

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Personal Finance.

What is an Independent Insurance Agent? (And Why It Matters) The captive insurance agent carriers don’t want you to read this. Because once you understand what an independent insurance agent actually does, you’ll never settle for limited options again. Ever notice how the biggest insurance companies spend billions telling you they’re different, yet their policies all seem...

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Do You Need to Buy Commercial Auto Insurance? Here’s How to Tell

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Business Insurance.

Do You Need to Buy Commercial Auto Insurance? Here’s How to Tell Many business owners assume their personal auto insurance is enough to cover business-related driving. However, this assumption can be costly. Imagine this: You’re a small business owner, and you get into an accident while making a delivery. You assume your personal auto insurance policy will cover it, but when you file a...

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