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• The Case for Better Designed License Plates

  

  You’d have to understand my upbringing to know why license plate designs are near and dear to me. My dad started a souvenir business in 1989 that specialized in those…

  By Micah Pratt | December 2, 2014

• Edmunds’ Mark Takahashi Describes His “Once-in-a-Lifetime” Test Drive

  

  Mark Takahashi is a self-proclaimed “art director turned automotive journalist” who has been an Automotive Editor for Edmunds.com since 2008. Mark has had the opportunity to drive some incredibly impressive…

  By Micah Pratt | November 18, 2014

• My Home Was Broken Into—Now What?

  

  My Home Was Broken Into—Now What? Each year, over 2.5 million people in the U.S. come home and find their home was broken into. Being the victim of a burglary is…

  By Jill Overmeyer | November 7, 2014

• Report: Which States Have Highest Pedestrian Fatality Rates?

  

  Last year in the United States alone, more than 4700 people were involved in fatal auto-pedestrian accidents. While that number is staggering, it represents a gradual downward trend over the…

  By Micah Pratt | October 30, 2014

• My Roof is Leaking: Is it Covered by Insurance?

  

  Part of being a homeowner means keeping up on important repairs, especially roof repairs. Owning a home is expensive, but it becomes even more expensive when you have to come…

  By admin | October 17, 2014

• 3 Common Claims Your Home Insurance May Not Cover

  

  Termite infestations, a common claim often not covered by home insurance, causes $5 billion in damage in the U.S. each year. While your home may have insurance, you may not…

  By admin | October 15, 2014

• I’ve Been Sued. Will my Insurance Cover it?

  

  A lawsuit is filed every two seconds in the United States. If you think big businesses or wealthy individuals are the only ones targeted, think again. All homeowners can be…

  By Jill Overmeyer | October 13, 2014

• MAP: Are Republicans Worse Drivers Than Democrats?

  Proof that Republicans are horrible drivers? Coincidence? Let’s take a look. Why do Romney states fare so poorly? When it comes to overall traffic safety, many factors come into play;…

  By Micah Pratt | October 8, 2014

• Do All Tickets Affect my Insurance Rates?

  Whatever the reason for being pulled over, getting a ticket is not a fun experience. It’s not cheap, either. A single ticket, depending on the offense, can raise your insurance…

  By Jill Overmeyer | October 8, 2014

• When and How to Fight a Ticket in Court and Win

  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 112,000 people receive a speeding ticket every day on average. Your chances of getting a speeding ticket or a traffic ticket in…

  By Jill Overmeyer | October 6, 2014