http://www.allstate.com/rss/rss-channel-guide.aspx#2 When your life changes,so should your insurance. But by how much? And why? Tune in to this feed and learn how you can help make sure your insurance keeps up with you—no matter what stage of life you're in. 60 en-us http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/Dedication-keeps-pounds-off-during-the-holidays.aspx From the end of October through the beginning of January, a rush of savory feasts tempt even the most health conscious. Consuming a few treats is fine, but some experience difficulties from overindulging in apple pies and candy canes. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/Dedication-keeps-pounds-off-during-the-holidays.aspx Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:22:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/Miss-California-encouraging-senior-health-facilities.aspx This year's Miss California, Arianna Afsar, recently visited Long Beach to encourage continued funding for rehabilitative care facilities, according to a recent report from the Press-Telegram. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/Miss-California-encouraging-senior-health-facilities.aspx Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:45:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/social-security-will-not-increase.aspx Recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income will not see a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/social-security-will-not-increase.aspx Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:45:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/racer-going-strong-at-68.aspx Safety advocates warn that some elderly drivers are a danger to themselves and others when behind the wheel. However, 68-year-old Benny Chastain strongly believes otherwise, according to television station WCTV. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/racer-going-strong-at-68.aspx Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/neighborhoods-should-be-investigated-before-moving.aspx Whether looking to rent or buy a home, it's important to check out the new neighborhood in advance. Homes located in good school districts tend to yield higher prices. This is important to keep in mind if one does not plan on staying in the location for long. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/neighborhoods-should-be-investigated-before-moving.aspx Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:40:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/in-the-current-housing-market-decisions-could-be-tough-to-make.aspx While the ins and outs of the decision to rent or buy a home have always been complicated, the recent turmoil in the housing market has made it even more confusing. With wide variations between different areas of the country and an increase in the number of factors affecting property values and rents, shoppers should gather as much information as possible. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/in-the-current-housing-market-decisions-could-be-tough-to-make.aspx Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:45:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/dont-let-moving-be-stressful.aspx Moving out of a childhood home and into a dorm or apartment is exciting for many young adults. However, leaving mom and dad's place can be chaotic, too. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/dont-let-moving-be-stressful.aspx Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/life-insurance-can-help-avoid-excessive-taxes-when-retiring.aspx While the down economy has posed a number of obstacles for some retirees, many of those problems can be avoided with expert financial advice and the careful use of life insurance as a financial instrument, according to Bankrate columnist Jennie Phipps. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/life-insurance-can-help-avoid-excessive-taxes-when-retiring.aspx Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/helping-older-drivers-give-up-keys.aspx Heading off to college is an exciting time in a young person's life. It's the first time many students will be on their own. Along with books and a computer, renters insurance should be purchased. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/helping-older-drivers-give-up-keys.aspx Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/decisions-could-be-tough-to-make.aspx While the ins and outs of the decision to rent or buy a home have always been complicated, the recent turmoil in the housing market has made it even more confusing. With wide variations between different areas of the country and an increase in the number of factors affecting property values and rents, shoppers should gather as much information as possible. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/decisions-could-be-tough-to-make.aspx Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:15:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/at-risk-youth-helped-greatly-by-motorcycle-repair-program.aspx A program designed to teach teens who are recovering from substance abuse problems to build and maintain miniature motorcycles has hit the headlines lately, as Vancouver's North Shore News reports. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/at-risk-youth-helped-greatly-by-motorcycle-repair-program.aspx Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:15:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/apartment-renters-are-uninsured.aspx College students moving into their first apartment often forget to buy essential items. Purchasing a desk light or bowls isn't a big deal, but neglecting renters insurance can be. Renters insurance protects belongings in the event of a burglary or damage. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/apartment-renters-are-uninsured.aspx Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:05:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/students-should-put-renters-insurance-on-their-back-to-school-list.aspx Heading off to college is an exciting time in a young person's life. It's the first time many students will be on their own. Along with books and a computer, renters insurance should be purchased. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/students-should-put-renters-insurance-on-their-back-to-school-list.aspx Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:10:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/renters-insurance-can-replace.aspx When students go away to college, it's not uncommon for them to share living quarters with multiple previously unknown roommates. This often results in a number of people having access to one's possessions. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/renters-insurance-can-replace.aspx Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:10:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/increasing-life-insurance-an-option-in-the-face-of-changing-needs.aspx As life goes on, certain changes may present consumers with the need for additional life insurance. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/increasing-life-insurance-an-option-in-the-face-of-changing-needs.aspx Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:05:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/family-planning-life-insurance.aspx Some changes, such as getting married or having children, present major shifts in lifestyle. Such shifts often spur people to review their housing or transportation. However, many neglect to revisit life insurance needs. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/family-planning-life-insurance.aspx Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:30:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/waiting-to-get-behind-the-wheel.aspx The traditional heart-in-mouth moment parents experience when their teenage son or daughter fires up the car for the first time on their own seems to be happening later and later in Colorado, according to a report in the Colorado Springs Gazette http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/waiting-to-get-behind-the-wheel.aspx Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/got-my-raise.aspx There are a number of reasons why your home owner's insurance premium may increase, but your income is not a factor. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/got-my-raise.aspx Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/ten-tips-to-simplify-your-life.aspx The world seems to be getting more complex and overwhelming by the day. Information overload, technology and new consumer products are all fighting for our time, money and energy. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/ten-tips-to-simplify-your-life.aspx Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/insurance-coverage-during-job-loss.aspx Getting laid off not only means your stress level gets kicked up a notch while you try to figure out how to replace the valuable income you lost, but it also means that you need to reassess your insurance. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/insurance-coverage-during-job-loss.aspx Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/renters-insurance-responsibility.aspx Congratulations on your new place! Once you get all your things settled in, the real excitement of discovering a new neighborhood, meeting new people and easing into your comfort zone will take over. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/renters-insurance-responsibility.aspx Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/marital-status-effect-on-auto-insurance-premium.aspx Getting married sometimes makes a difference in a person's insurance rates, but not always. It depends on several factors, like what state you live in and how old you are. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/marital-status-effect-on-auto-insurance-premium.aspx Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/renting-out-my-house.aspx Renting out part of your house can be a great source of passive income. Good for you! http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/renting-out-my-house.aspx Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/personal-property-coverage-for-engagement-ring.aspx If your insurance policy includes coverage for personal property, the ring and your other jewelry will automatically be covered, up to your coverage limit. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/personal-property-coverage-for-engagement-ring.aspx Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/protecting-myself-from-identity-theft.aspx Identity theft is nothing new, but the "digital age" has made it easier than ever to gather, organize, and transmit large amounts of information. But the news isn't all bad. The steps to protecting yourself from identity theft are simple. Make them a habit to lower your risk. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/protecting-myself-from-identity-theft.aspx Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/baby-on-board.aspx No matter how long you've been driving, chances are driving with a baby on board will take some getting used to. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/baby-on-board.aspx Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/6-simple-ways-to-save-energy-at-home.aspx With energy prices trending upward in recent years, it definitely pays to use less electricity, natural gas, and heating oil to keep your home running. Here are six of the simplest, easiest, and cheapest places to start. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/6-simple-ways-to-save-energy-at-home.aspx Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/basement-flood-insurance.aspx You come home after a thunderstorm to find four inches of water in your basement. When it rains, you find yourself running downstairs every few minutes to see if the flooding has started yet. Sound familiar? http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/basement-flood-insurance.aspx Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/do-i-need-renters-insurance.aspx Maybe you just moved cross-country and only brought what would fit in your car. Or maybe you love the minimalist lifestyle. Either way, it's understandable that you'd question insuring the stuff that barely fills your closets and drawers. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/do-i-need-renters-insurance.aspx Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/teach-your-kids-about-bus-safety.aspx When your kids are ready to starting riding the big yellow bus, it's important that they understand how to be safe. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/teach-your-kids-about-bus-safety.aspx Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/add-teen-driver-to-car-insurance-policy.aspx If you know your teen will be driving your car on a regular basis (even if it isn't every day), you need to put him or her on your policy. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/add-teen-driver-to-car-insurance-policy.aspx Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/condominium-insurance.aspx As a condo owner, you're part of a closely tied group: your condo association. While the interior of your condo is all yours, the building structure and exterior are a shared responsibility. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/condominium-insurance.aspx Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/driving-while-pregnant.aspx When you're carrying such precious cargo, you'll do whatever you can to protect it. For many women, that includes special driving habits while you're pregnant. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/driving-while-pregnant.aspx Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/will-having-a-baby-affect-car-insurance-rates.aspx New parents realize pretty fast exactly how expensive parenthood can be. The good news is, car insurance won't put the squeeze on your family's budget. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/will-having-a-baby-affect-car-insurance-rates.aspx Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/new-home-buying-checklist.aspx Looking for a home is exciting! But it can also be stressful, especially if your search lasts several months. Get familiar with the entire process and you'll feel more at ease at each step of the way. There are eight steps to buying a home. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/new-home-buying-checklist.aspx Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/moving-to-new-location.aspx In most cases, a change in location will mean a change in your auto insurance premium. It's one of the most significant factors that determine the rate you pay. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/moving-to-new-location.aspx Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/first-time-home-insurance-buyer.aspx With median home prices hovering above $200,000 in the U.S., your home is probably the biggest single purchase of your life. Protecting that home is just as important as the number of bedrooms or the type of mortgage you get. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/first-time-home-insurance-buyer.aspx Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/moving-to-big-city.aspx Going "car-less" in a big city is something many people do. Is it the right choice for you? http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/moving-to-big-city.aspx Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/new-teen-driver.aspx If you own two vehicles, and one car is older than the other, it's most cost effective to have your teen drive the older car. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/new-teen-driver.aspx Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/buyers-guide.aspx If you've never had an auto insurance policy before—don't worry. It isn't as complicated as it seems. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/buyers-guide.aspx Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/teen-driver-single-parent-household.aspx Whether you're single, divorced, or married, your new teen driver will need insurance coverage as soon as they're licensed http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/teen-driver-single-parent-household.aspx Fri, 30 May 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/divorce.aspx Splitting a partnership can be very challenging. Emotional, legal, and financial concerns are myriad, and it can be easy for things to fall through the cracks. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/divorce.aspx Fri, 23 May 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/new-driver.aspx First and foremost, if you carry an active auto insurance policy, your teen driver should be added to that policy as soon as she or he gets a valid driver's license. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/new-driver.aspx Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/marriage-affects-auto-insurance.aspx Whether you're planning a wedding, enjoying a honeymoon, or are in newly-wedded bliss, marriage is a very exciting time. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/marriage-affects-auto-insurance.aspx Fri, 9 May 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/moving-out-of-parents-home.aspx Auto insurance is as necessary as the gas in your tank. And armed with the right information, you can stay within the law, while also staying within your budget. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/moving-out-of-parents-home.aspx Fri, 2 May 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/new-car.aspx When buying—and insuring—a new car, a little research can go a long way toward keeping you safe, and saving you money. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/new-car.aspx Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/reasons-work-during-retirement.aspx These days, many would-be retirees are delaying their exit from the working world, or beginning a second career. Here are just six of the many reasons why it makes sense for them—and why it could work for you, too. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/reasons-work-during-retirement.aspx Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/teen-ready-to-drive.aspx Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for teens in America today. Every year, nearly 6,000 teens are killed and about 300,000 are injured in crashes. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/teen-ready-to-drive.aspx Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/saving-college-where-start.aspx If you're thinking of getting a head start on college savings, you've got the right idea. The sooner you start, the less you'll need to save overall, thanks to the power of compound interest. Getting started is easy, and here are four ways to kick things off right: http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/saving-college-where-start.aspx Fri, 4 Apr 2008 13:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/basic-auto-insurance.aspx If you're a new driver or have never had auto insurance before, you may have questions about your policy. http://www.allstate.com/life-changes/basic-auto-insurance.aspx Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/tools-and-resources/teen-ready-to-drive.aspx Here are some questions you may want to ask yourself before you start the conversation. In general, does your teen show good judgment? Do they generally resist peer pressure when it comes to risky or harmful behavior? http://www.allstate.com/tools-and-resources/teen-ready-to-drive.aspx Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:00:00 CST http://www.allstate.com/auto-insurance/first-car-insurance.aspx You made some important choices about your new car. Now you need to make some equally important choices about your auto insurance. If you want the right coverage, without paying too much, here are some things to think about. http://www.allstate.com/auto-insurance/first-car-insurance.aspx Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:00:00 CST