http://www.allstate.com/rss/rss-channel-guide.aspx#1 You won't find any complicated "insurance-speak" here. Just easy-to-understand explanations of all sorts of car insurance topics and answers to some frequently asked questions about auto insurance. 60 en-us http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/winter-boat-storage-includes-tarp-other-maintenance.aspx Winter car storage is one of the many things consumers may have on their minds this time of year, while boat owners may also be getting their craft ready. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/winter-boat-storage-includes-tarp-other-maintenance.aspx Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:20:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/California-extends-low-income-auto-insurance.aspx California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has extended the state's Low Cost Auto Insurance (CLCA) program for another five years. More than 50,000 Californians have benefited from the plan to date. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/California-extends-low-income-auto-insurance.aspx Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:44:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/factors-to-consider-when-getting-renters-nsurance.aspx Many people are forced to tighten their belts these days. Even renters insurance, which generally averages $15 to $30 a month, can be a stretch for some budgets. It's important for renters to know what may be factored into their premiums. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/factors-to-consider-when-getting-renters-nsurance.aspx Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:44:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/benefits-of-term-and-permanent-life-insurance.aspx A life insurance policy should be revisited every so often. Many major life events could create a need for a change in coverage. In some cases, a person may want to alter the amount of coverage they have, while other events may require switching the type of life insurance. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/benefits-of-term-and-permanent-life-insurance.aspx Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:44:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/life-insurance-donated-charity.aspx It's impossible to put a dollar value on a person's life. Some may argue, though, that is exactly what life insurance is all about. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/life-insurance-donated-charity.aspx Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:06:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/benefits-term-permanent-life-insurance.aspx A life insurance policy should be revisited every so often. Many major life events could create a need for a change in coverage. In some cases, a person may want to alter the amount of coverage they have, while other events may require switching the type of life insurance. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/benefits-term-permanent-life-insurance.aspx Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:05:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/increase-life-insurance-policy.aspx Many consumers who have a life insurance policy could have a reason to expand their coverage. Perhaps it's a growing family, or new job thereby requiring more insurance in order to keep up their quality of life. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/increase-life-insurance-policy.aspx Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/renters-tip-Be-a-good-neighbor.aspx Blasting music at 2:00 am and leaving trash outside the apartment door are sure ways to get on your neighbor's bad side. Being a good neighbor and tenant may be more important than some realize. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/renters-tip-Be-a-good-neighbor.aspx Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/renters-insurance-can-be-invaluable.aspx Renters insurance can be a crucial investment. In the event of a fire or robbery, thousands of dollars worth of items can be lost in a few moments. However, for a much smaller amount, possessions can be replaced depending on a person's renters insurance. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/renters-insurance-can-be-invaluable.aspx Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/poizner-urges-home-insurance-prepared.aspx Home insurance will protect against damages associated with wildfires and other disasters, which is why a government official is encouraging people to have coverage. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/poizner-urges-home-insurance-prepared.aspx Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/avoiding-the-pitfalls-of-dealing-with-a-problem-landlord-or-problem-tenant.aspx With home ownership levels decreasing due to the recent troubles in the housing market, a larger percentage of Americans have been turning to the rental market to find an affordable place to live. Unfortunately, some of those renters have had to deal with difficult issues posed by unscrupulous landlords. http://www.allstate.com/avoiding-the-pitfalls-of-dealing-with-a-problem-landlord-or-problem-tenant.aspx Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:33:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/hybrid-car-insurance-rates.aspx Hybrid vehicles have been a blessing for motorists looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Many have reveled in having to fill up their gas tanks less frequently than their gas-guzzling SUV counterparts. Others have enjoyed paying less for their auto insurance in some cases. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/hybrid-car-insurance-rates.aspx Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:53:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/single-parents-need-life-insurance.aspx A family consisting of two parents with children under one roof is the traditional ideal of a stable environment. A large number of families, however, don't fit that mold. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/single-parents-need-life-insurance.aspx Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:20:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/stay-at-home-mothers-need-life-insurance.aspx The value of life insurance cannot be underestimated. Unfortunately, many women don't seem to value it as much as they should. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/stay-at-home-mothers-need-life-insurance.aspx Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:20:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/car-insurance-arrest-proves-unfounded.aspx A clerical error in the New York Department of Motor Vehicles prompted the arrest of rapper Ice-T, a judge found, and charges against the veteran entertainer were dropped last week after the Manhattan assistant district attorney found that he was properly licensed and insured. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/car-insurance-arrest-proves-unfounded.aspx Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/picking-up-phone-better-car-insurance-rates.aspx Motorists may be paying considerably more for their auto insurance than they have to, according to an article on the Car Connection website by Alan Dunn. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/picking-up-phone-better-car-insurance-rates.aspx Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:45:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/motorsport-motorcycles-can-be-pricey-insure.aspx Paying for motorcycle insurance can seem like an extra strain on a budget, but having motorcycle insurance can be just as important as car insurance. In addition, there are ways riders can save on insurance. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/motorsport-motorcycles-can-be-pricey-insure.aspx Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/do-not-forget-about-auto-insurance.aspx While millions of Americans will enjoy road trips this summer, not everyone will be taking their own car. Regardless, there are considerations that every summer driver should consider. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/do-not-forget-about-auto-insurance.aspx Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/GPS-need-to-knows.aspx The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/GPS-need-to-knows.aspx Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/personal-watercraft.aspx While preparing to store your personal watercraft (PWC) for the winter, you may wonder if it needs insurance when you aren't using it. Even though your PWC may hibernate for the season, it still needs protection. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/personal-watercraft.aspx Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/pool-insurance.aspx Pools are a great way to cool off and relax during the summer months. Lots of great childhood and adult memories are made at parties and lazy afternoons every day. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/pool-insurance.aspx Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/what-cars-cost-the-least-to-insure.aspx When lots of Americans buy their cars, they haggle and debate everything from interest rates to purchase price to gas mileage. But one thing most people take as a given is the cost of car insurance. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/what-cars-cost-the-least-to-insure.aspx Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/auto-coverage-for-business-equipment.aspx That equipment you're carrying may already be protected, depending on your employer's business insurance coverage—or, if you're self-employed, by your auto, renters, or home insurance policy. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/auto-coverage-for-business-equipment.aspx Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/monthly-auto-insurance.aspx There are a couple of factors at work when it comes to this auto insurance question. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/monthly-auto-insurance.aspx Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/classic-vehicle-specialty-insurance.aspx Special insurance might be one of the few ways your classic car doesn't need to be babied. With Allstate, you can include it on your regular auto policy. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/classic-vehicle-specialty-insurance.aspx Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/how-spouse-driving-record-affects-my-insurability.aspx In most cases, a bad driving record will not prevent you from obtaining auto insurance. 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Right now. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/talk-to-teenager-about-driving-safely.aspx Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/family-or-friend-insured.aspx Auto insurance is designed to follow the car, which means that the coverage you purchased for your vehicle will cover the car regardless of who's driving it. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/family-or-friend-insured.aspx Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/coverage-if-tree-falls-on-parked-car.aspx Comprehensive Coverage, is designed for just such a situation. Comprehensive Coverage applies when a car's been damaged by either a natural or civil disturbance. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/coverage-if-tree-falls-on-parked-car.aspx Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/need-insurance-for-used-car.aspx Laws in most states require that you carry coverage for a used car. However, you may be able to save on certain options. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/need-insurance-for-used-car.aspx Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/car-electronics-add-ons-coverage.aspx After-market modifications, equipment, and accessories aren't automatically protected by a standard auto insurance policy. We offer options that can shield your investments. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/car-electronics-add-ons-coverage.aspx Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/rates-affected-by-accidents-on-record.aspx Your driving record is a summary of your life on the road. It's also a mathematically accurate predictor of your general risk profile—meaning, what's happened in the past is a good predictor of the future. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/rates-affected-by-accidents-on-record.aspx Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/what-makes-premiums-go-up.aspx Many factors affect your premiums: some are factors you can control; others are factors you can't control. Let's focus on the factors you can control. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/what-makes-premiums-go-up.aspx Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/switching-auto-insurance-policies-and-companies.aspx Whether you've changed employers and now have access to less expensive auto insurance coverage, or you're simply unhappy with your current auto insurance provider, switching policies—or carriers—is simpler than you might think. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/switching-auto-insurance-policies-and-companies.aspx Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/how-deductible-affects-premium.aspx Your premium is the amount you pay Allstate either twice a year, or in installments throughout the year. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/how-deductible-affects-premium.aspx Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/Comprehensive-vs-collision-coverage.aspx Here's an easy way to understand the basic differences between Comprehensive and Collision coverage http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/Comprehensive-vs-collision-coverage.aspx Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/lower-my-premium.aspx Many factors affect your premiums: some are factors you can control, others are factors you can't control. Let's focus on the factors you can control. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/lower-my-premium.aspx Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/tickets-driving-record.aspx Your driving record keeps close track of your behavior on the road. However, state laws vary widely when it comes to the length of time a moving violation remains active on your record. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/tickets-driving-record.aspx Fri, 30 May 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/claims-process.aspx Whether you've been in a fender-bender or a major accident, filing an auto insurance claim with Allstate is easy. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/claims-process.aspx Fri, 23 May 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/auto-insurance-misconceptions.aspx Know what you have before you need it: a quick review of your auto insurance policy will remind you what's covered, and what's not. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/auto-insurance-misconceptions.aspx Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/why-is-my-premium-different.aspx My Neighbor and I Drive the Same Car, but my Premium is Different. Why? http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/why-is-my-premium-different.aspx Fri, 9 May 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/credit-affects-insurance-scores.aspx Your insurance score is a snapshot of how safe or risky you are to insure, and most insurance companies use it to help figure out your premium. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/credit-affects-insurance-scores.aspx Fri, 2 May 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/accident.aspx Protect yourself first and foremost. Guard your safety and well-being in the moments after an accident. Listen to your body: if it hurts, don't move it. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/accident.aspx Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/rental-car-coverage.aspx Many people assume that rental car coverage is part of any auto insurance policy. But the truth is it's rarely automatically included. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/rental-car-coverage.aspx Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/kinds-of-discounts-from-allstate.aspx With discounts for safe driving, certain safety features, good students, and even for having more than one policy with Allstate, you might be surprised by how much you can save with Allstate. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/kinds-of-discounts-from-allstate.aspx Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/out-of-state-accident-coverage.aspx At Allstate, we've got you covered across the US and Canada—even in parts of Mexico. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/out-of-state-accident-coverage.aspx Fri, 4 Apr 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/how-is-my-premium-calculated.aspx Many factors combine to create your premium. We can help demystify things, and explain whats behind the most complex number in your policy. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/how-is-my-premium-calculated.aspx Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/tickets-affect-premiums.aspx Your driving record says a lot about you, its your resume for the road. Its also one of the first things that any insurance company will evaluate when considering you as a customer. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/tickets-affect-premiums.aspx Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/insurance-state-requirements.aspx State laws may not reflect the coverage thats right for you, which is why state required minimum limits could leave you less protected than you want to be. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-made-simple/insurance-state-requirements.aspx Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-need-to-knows/where-to-start.aspx Researching auto insurance can seem a bit daunting. We can help you shop smartly by clarifying some of the basics and offering valuable insights. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-need-to-knows/where-to-start.aspx Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/insurance-need-to-knows/why-auto-insurance.aspx If you own or lease a car, auto insurance is as necessary as the fuel in your gas tank. http://www.allstate.com/insurance-need-to-knows/why-auto-insurance.aspx Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:00:00 CST