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Bobbie's Personal Insurance Blog December 2008 Archive

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

The New 2009 Insurance Laws

Wednesday December 31, 2008
With a new year comes a change in state insurance laws. Below is a few new laws from various states. Feel free to attach to this post any ... Read More

Insurance Tax Deduction List

Tuesday December 30, 2008
Are you starting to think about taxes yet? Now is the time to start thinking about the deductions you are entitled to: Medical Expenses Including Health and Dental Expenses? Miscellaneous Expenses ... Read More

Insurance Tip for the Weekend: Determine Your Identity Theft Risk

Saturday December 27, 2008
Yes, there is now identity theft insurance. Why do you need it? Besides peace of mind for a relatively small cost, identity theft insurance will help a victim ... Read More

Let's Have a Little Insurance Fun this Holiday Weekend!

Thursday December 25, 2008
Take a guess as to where these statements came from: "Coming home I drove into the wrong house and collided with a tree I don't have." "The other car collided with mine ... Read More

How to Hire a Contractor for Your Insurance Claim

Tuesday December 23, 2008
When it comes time to file your homeowners insurance claim, it is important to find a fair and reputable contractor. Unfortunately there are contractors that prey on people’s fears and ... Read More

Weekend Insurance Tip: Learn About Your State's Insurance Pool

Saturday December 20, 2008
Unfortunately, some people are denied health insurance coverage because of a medical condition or are paying an unreasonably high insurance premium. These people are considered high-risk by most health insurance ... Read More

Flat Tire... Did You Purchase Roadside Service?

Thursday December 18, 2008
Most all insurance companies provide an optional coverage of roadside assistance. These plans are very handy and I certainly have used mine a time or two. Insurance roadside service plans ... Read More

A New Low: Dad Tries to Collect Life Insurance on Living Child

Tuesday December 16, 2008
I hate to imagine how his child will feel about this when he grows up. According to the www.dailyrecord.com, "A Newark resident pleaded guilty this morning to trying to ... Read More

Weekend Insurance Tip: Know if You Need Gap Car Insurance for Your Used Vehicle

Saturday December 13, 2008
Gap car insurance covers the gap between your vehicle's actual cash value and your actual loan amount if your vehicle is totaled. Gap car insurance is a must have purchase ... Read More

Free Life Insurance for Low and Middle Income Families

Thursday December 11, 2008
The LifeBridge program by Mass Mutual Financial Group is a free educational life insurance program for low to middle income families. Upon of the death of the insured, the ... Read More

Have You Tried the 50 Million Pound Challenge Yet?

Tuesday December 9, 2008
State Farm insurance company wants you to try out the 50 million pound challenge. Although they launched the challenge a little more than a year ago, they are still ... Read More

Understanding the Three Types of Health Savings Accounts

Sunday December 7, 2008
There are three options available in the consumer driven health care area of health savings accounts to supplement health insurance coverage. These options include: 1. HSA (Health Savings Account) 2. FSA(Flexible ... Read More

You Need a Prescription... Do You Choose the Generic?

Friday December 5, 2008
I would have instantly said yes, as I felt I was informed enough to know that generic prescription drugs are just as good as the name brand. But now ... Read More

What Will You Do When You Need Long Term Care?

Tuesday December 2, 2008
Many people mistakenly think they have a plan for long term care coverage. Some people think that their health or disability insurance will cover a long term illness or ... Read More
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