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I Need to Get a Mortgage – Who do I Call First?

September 21, 2013April 17, 2014 Kirk Chivas

Mortgage rates have risen about 1% in the last 4 months of 2013. We even had some days that rates would rise 4 times in one day (read about that here). Refinancing your loan is no longer the cool topic at the hors d’oeuvre table at the Bunco party or at the water cooler discussion in the office. This is usually the spot where you will find a “topper” or “one-upper” who jumps into the conversation and says “Oh, yeah… Well I got a mortgage rate of 1.99% for 30…

The Mental Checklist To Consider Before an Insurance Policy

September 15, 2013April 19, 2014 Guest Author

Life is so unpredictable that even the most elaborate savings plan might not be enough financial security for the average person. That’s why insurance was created and why the demand has been and will continue to be high as we push forward into late 2013. You just never know. The point of insurance, regardless of the exact type, is to protect people from financial ruin. Although the payments are often spread out, they aren’t cheap, and it’s important to be both calculated and intentional with your selection if you choose…

Ten Travel Insurance FAQ’s

August 17, 2013April 19, 2014 Guest Author

If you own a home, you need home insurance. If you have a car, you get auto insurance. Let’s not forget health insurance for you and your family, and if you have a pet, you can even get pet medical insurance. So, when you go on a trip, why not get travel insurance? Here’s ten frequently asked questions about travel insurance. “Nice vacation you got planned there. Be a shame if anything…happened to it. Maybe you should get some insurance, know what I mean?” 1. Why get travel insurance? You…

5 Reasons Texting and Driving is a Terrible Habit

August 10, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

Texting and driving is a terrible habit. The statistics don’t lie. Here are five great reasons not to send a text while behind the wheel. Remember, when you drive, you aren’t the only person that can face the consequences of your actions. 1. It’s More Dangerous Than Driving Drunk Texting while driving is now the most dangerous distraction on the road, period. New statistics show texting in your car while driving is six-times more dangerous than driving drunk. That means it is riskier to text while driving than to drink…

Video SEO for insurance online marketing

August 7, 2013 Logan B.

Insurance marketing online is still a wide-open field. As of yet, the market is far from being saturated. This means that companies and agents looking for new clients have a better chance of being found in any type of online search by the people they are trying to reach. To take advantage of this, the insurance industry should look into how to insurance online marketing tactics with video and other SEO techniques. Video marketing in all sectors is big right now. The average web user will scan an article or…

Thinking of Lying on Your Life Insurance Policy? Don’t

July 28, 2013March 1, 2014 Guest Author

Honesty really is the best policy if you want to live a great life as well as a great life insurance plan. It is also important to be honest when it comes to life insurance. Because if you don’t, you could potentially hurt your beneficiaries. Read on to learn what is important when it comes to life insurance. First off, let’s explain what life insurance can do for you. Life insurance is a type of insurance policy that offers people you designate as beneficiaries money if you were to pass…

A Streamlined Way to Settle on Travel Insurance

July 27, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

Travel Insurance is something that globetrotters often overlook as an intricate part of their travel experience. While there are without a doubt certain getaways that don’t require top notch coverage, there are definitely those that do. Travel insurance, if you can match your resources with a viable option, is something to consider if you’re travelling with any risk attached to your baggage. Below are some objective and straightforward ways to determine what travel insurance, if any, is necessary for you on the vacation you’re planning. 1. Determine the associated risk…