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Bobbie's Personal Insurance Blog January 2005 Archive

By Bobbie Sage, About.com Guide to Personal Insurance since 2002

What You Need to Know Before Changing Your Life Insurance Policy

Monday January 31, 2005
If you are approached by a life insurance agent and asked to consider canceling your current life insurance policy in order to purchase a replacement policy there are a few ... Read More

The Top 10 Personal and Business Insurance Tax Do's and Don'ts

Friday January 28, 2005
When tax time comes there can be an array of questions about deductions and what to report as income. This Insurance Tax Do's and Don'ts list of tax tips will ... Read More

Changing Lives, Changing Needs: Divorce and Your Insurance

Tuesday January 25, 2005
Substantial life changes such as divorce bring about the need to reassess one's finances and insurance should be an important part of that financial reassessment. Here is help to start ... Read More

Is Your Home Underinsured?

Saturday January 22, 2005
Keeping your home properly insured can save you a lot of grief and disappointment later if you have to file an insurance claim. A large amount of homes in America ... Read More

Home Buying: You Don't Have to Pay PMI

Thursday January 20, 2005
Private Mortgage Insurance can add an extra cost to one's monthly mortgage payment. Traditionally, if you did not have at least 20% to put down on a home, you ... Read More

What are Aftermarket Parts?

Monday January 17, 2005
When a vehicle is taken to the repair shop, the damaged replacement parts used may include aftermarket parts. Aftermarket parts are not made by the original manufacturer. Depending on who ... Read More

Leaving the Nest and Keeping Your Health Insurance

Saturday January 15, 2005
If you are still under your parent’s health insurance, but will soon attend college or move out on your own, it’s time for you to start reviewing how you will ... Read More

Understanding Your Homeowners Policy

Thursday January 13, 2005
Do you understand the coverages in your homeowners policy, or do you just hope your agent has you covered? Are you paying for coverages you don't need? Here you can ... Read More

How to Buy an Insurance Friendly Vehicle

Sunday January 9, 2005
A customer's driving history is just one of many factors that are considered when determining an insurance rate. Characteristics of the vehicle being purchased plays a large role in insurance ... Read More

The Top 10 Personal and Business Insurance Tax Do's and Don'ts

Thursday January 6, 2005
When tax time comes there can be an array of questions about deductions and what to report as income. This Insurance Tax Do's and Don'ts list of tax tips will ... Read More

The 5 Step Guide to Considering Insurance Offered by Credit Card Companies

Monday January 3, 2005
If you own a credit card you have probably been asked by the company if you would like to add credit insurance. Credit insurance may be beneficial to some but ... Read More

Understanding the Managed Healthcare Alphabet: HMO, PPO, & POS

Saturday January 1, 2005
Managed Healthcare Plans are types of health insurance policies that help employers offer their employees discounted services by negotiating reduced charges with hospitals and physicians. There are three basic types ... Read More
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