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Nonstandard Auto Insurance: What They Don’t Tell You About Your “Affordable” Policy

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

Nonstandard Auto Insurance: What They Don’t Tell You About Your “Affordable” Policy So you think you scored a great deal on auto insurance? Bless your heart. You just bought a nonstandard auto insurance policy. What if I told you that your shockingly low premium might come with an equally shocking surprise when you actually need to use it? Welcome to nonstandard auto...

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Who has the Cheapest Auto Insurance?

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

Who Really Has the Cheapest Auto Insurance? Which insurance company has the cheapest auto insurance in California? Does this even matter? One site set out to research this question and provide the definitive answer. According to Value Penguin, their team of “analysts analyzed cost data to provide drivers in California with information in their search for car insurance quotes and the cheapest...

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Do I Need an Insurance Agent? Here’s Why the Answer Matters

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Personal Finance.

Do I Need an Insurance Agent? Here’s Why the Answer Matters We live in an era where you can buy almost anything online with a few clicks—including insurance. Online quote aggregators let you compare quotes, check prices, and complete a purchase without ever speaking to a person. Sounds efficient, right? But here’s the thing: Insurance isn’t a commodity like a t-shirt or a cup of coffee. It’s...

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5 Tips to Help Prevent Home Fires

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Family, Lifestyle & Home.

5 Tips to Help Prevent Home Fires and Protect Your Family There are few things more devastating to a family than the destruction caused by home fires. Sure, you’re home insurance can help to rebuild your house, but some possessions, like pictures, can’t be replaced. It’s important to take some time to learn the common causes of home fires, so you can help to prevent them from happening. The...

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Car Packing Tips for Your Next Road Trip

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Family, Lifestyle & Home.

Car Packing Tips for the Family Road Trip For years, we took an annual family road trip to Southern Utah. We know firsthand that summer and spring are great times to take the family on a road trip. With each trip, we created lasting memories, enjoyed new adventures, and became just a bit closer. Frankly, it was also a great way to get a break from auto insurance as well. 🙂 A family road...

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[Video] Driving Safety Tip: Create Safety Zones to Prevent Driver Distraction

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Family, Lifestyle & Home.

The Ten Myths about Insurance People Believe We all know that cellphones are a major source of driver distraction, and they’re a rising cause of accidents nationally and rising auto insurance costs. But did you know that the second leading cause of driver distraction is the other passengers in your vehicle? That’s right. I’ve witnessed this with my own personal experience; my daughter...

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Understanding the Physics of Your Car’s Crumple Zones

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Family, Lifestyle & Home.

Understanding the Physics of Your Car’s Crumple Zones It may feel like that big car you’re driving is solid, and in most ways it is, but it may be designed to crumple. That’s right, and you want it to crumple, despite what your intuition is telling you. Since they’ve been keeping statistics on motor vehicle incidents, the risk of being killed in an accident has decreased...

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Avoiding Double Contracting in a Hot Real Estate Market: What Agents Need to Know

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Business Insurance.

Avoiding Double Contracting in a Hot Real Estate Market: What Agents Need to Know The real estate market moves fast. In a seller’s market, homes can receive multiple offers within hours of listing. This kind of competitive environment is exciting, but it also brings risks—one of the biggest being double contracting. Double contracting occurs when a seller (intentionally or unintentionally)...

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Tips to Buy Real Estate Agent E&O Insurance: A Smart Guide for Protection

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Business Insurance.

Tips to Buy Real Estate Agent E&O Insurance: A Smart Guide for Protection You work hard to close deals. You guide clients through one of the biggest transactions of their lives, navigating contracts, inspections, negotiations, and ever-changing market conditions. You’re good at what you do. But even the best agents make mistakes—or get blamed for things beyond their control. That’s why...

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What to Consider When Buying Auto Insurance Online

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

Things to Consider When Buying Auto Insurance Online I’m just going to come out and say it, I think buying auto insurance online is a totally acceptable way to purchase your car insurance. I’ve said as much in previous posts. I guess I’d look foolish to disagree since we are the creators of ComparisonQuote.com and offer the ability to quote home and auto insurance online. Of...

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