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Insurance Made Simple

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.

What kind of insurance do I need for my pool?

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. [More]

What cars cost the least to insure?

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. [More]

Do I need extra insurance for the business equipment I keep in my car?

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.  [More]

Life Changes

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.

Ten Tips to Simplify Your Life

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. [More]

I lost my job - does my insurance need to change?

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. [More]

I just started renting where I live. Am I responsible if someone gets hurt in my place?

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. [More]

Safety and Prevention Tips

We all want to do what we can do to help make the world around us safer. Here you’ll get regular updates on topics such as teen driving safety, simple ways to protect your home, and a host of other information to help keep your world — and those in it — safer.

How to Make a Home Inventory

Although you cannot always protect your home and valuables from disaster or burglary, a good way to help protect them is by creating a home inventory. If something happens, and you lose some or all of your possessions, you'll need it more than ever to make sure the claims process goes as smoothly as it can. [More]

Will my homeowners insurance go up if I have a claim?

With Claim RateGuard^SM (a feature of Your Choice Home®), your rate won't go up just because you file a claim. One claim every five years will be forgiven. Claim RateGuard^SM is only available with the platinum package.  [More]

I'm buying a home and can't afford to pay a full year of homeowner's insurance. What are my payment options?

You're definitely not the only one! Talk to your mortgage lender about using an escrow account for your home insurance. That way your monthly mortgage payment will be adjusted to include your home insurance premium. [More]

Do More with Your Money

For most people, financial success isn't about the big, get-rich-quick scheme. It's about making many small, smart choices over time. Here you'll find weekly information that'll help you make those choices, whether you're saving for college or have an eye on retirement.

How to Make Saving a No-Brainer

We all know putting money away for a rainy day is the wise thing to do—but that doesn't make it any easier. Here are a few ways to help coax more dollars into your savings account without feeling deprived. [More] 

Don't Let the Holidays Bust Your Budget

End-of-year festivities bring lots of joy–and debt, if you aren't careful. There are lots of ways to resist the pressure to spend, spend, and spend at holiday time without being a Scrooge. [More] 

3 Ways to Get More from a College Education

It used to be that simply having a college degree meant you'd be able to get a better job with higher pay – an all-around more solid career. But that's not always the case these days. [More]

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