10 states where teen drivers cost the most
It's no shock that adding a teenage driver to an auto insurance policy can be a hit to the wallet. Teenage drivers are statistically the worst drivers on the road, their insurance premiums will reflect that. But the financial hit can vary from state to state. Researchers with Quadrant Information [...]
Protect Your Family From Debt With Life Insurance
A tragic news story has been circling the internet lately about a young woman that died unexpectedly at age 27, leaving behind three children and $200,000 in private student loan debt. The news story focuses on the young lady's parents and their struggle to raise her three children and pay [...]
The Uber Insurance Predicament
Uber, the controversial ride-sharing app, is coming to Des Moines. So what does that have to do with insurance? The app connects people looking for a ride with people who are willing to give them a ride, using the later's personal car. The driver has to apply to Uber to [...]
Malaysian Airlines Insurance Predicament
The loss of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine was a tragedy. The cleanup has begun and the bodies of the 298 deceased on board have been recovered and sent to a temporary staging area. While the cleanup at the crash site is wrapping up, the debate on the financial [...]
Should I drive the wheels off my old car?
To be sure, most of us have faced or will face the decision to keep driving our old car (that's paid for) or sell/trade it for a new one. For some who are financially stable and not mechanically inclined its an easy choice. They may reason, "I can afford a [...]
Not Carrying Work Comp Insurance Could Land You In The Slammer
Iowa law mandates that any person or business with employees must carry Workers Compensation Insurance. The penalty for not complying is a Class D Felony punishable by up to 5 years in jail and a $7,500 fine. Surprised? So, what constitutes an employee? Well, really anyone that is hired by [...]
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