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The 10 Safest States For Drivers
From the long stretches of North Dakota highway to the rotaries of Massachusetts, Americans log nearly 3 trillion driving miles each year — enough to travel to the sun and…
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Why Your Home Insurance Premiums Increase and What to Do About It
Over one-third of Americans see an increase in their home insurance premiums every year, but a lot of these people don’t know why they’re paying more. Here at Obrella, we…
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How to Know if Your Home is Underinsured
In the event of an emergency or disaster, it’s important to be sure your home is covered by insurance. While most homeowners have insurance that covers the basics, those are…
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My Car Insurance Expired: Now What?
There are more than 10 million car accidents in the U.S. every year. That translates to more than 27,000 accidents every day and roughly 1,000 per hour. Based on those…
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Does Car Insurance Cover Vandalism?
Imagine heading out your front door one morning to get in the car and head to work, only to find graffiti spray painted across the side of your car. Or,…
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I Just Bought a Car: What Do I Do Now?
If you have recently purchased a car, you’re joining the more than 239 million car owners in the United States. According to a report by Wards Auto, nearly every person…
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What is the Most Popular Foreign Car in Each State?
Everyone seems to have a strong opinion about which automaker puts out the best vehicle. Where I grew up, you had to profess your allegiance to Ford or Chevy at…
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I Crashed My Car – Now What?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that a startling six million auto accidents are reported each year in the U.S. If you were involved in one today, would you…
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10 Dog Breeds that Could Raise Your Home Insurance Rate
Nearly half of Americans, or 40%, own at least one dog. If you don’t own a furry friend, you can likely identify 10 people in your life that do. Man’s…
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QUIZ: Can You Pass the California Drivers License Test Without Cheating?
Eager 16-year-olds all across California are burying their heads in their Driver Education manuals at this very moment. But how many of the millions of already licensed California drivers can…
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Help a Local Texas Charity by Donating Your Piece-of-Junk Car
The Average American Family spends almost $8,000 a year on their cars – including maintenance, insurance, and the cost of gas. $8,000 a year is a lot of money! Rather…
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Insurance Agent vs. Online: Where Should You Go to Shop for Coverage?
According to the FBI, there are more than 7,000 insurance companies operating in the U.S., and that’s one reason why buying insurance can feel like a daunting task. In an…
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Here’s How Home Insurance Claims Work
Whether you are shopping for your first home insurance policy or you’ve had home insurance for years, you should have a thorough understanding of how your claims process works. If…
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5 Best Ways to Save Money on Your Auto Insurance Premiums
According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the average American spends $912 per year on auto insurance. If you live in more expensive areas, such as Washington DC, or…
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Your Junk Car Could Make a Difference for These 25 California Charities
As of 2013, there were more registered vehicles in California than adults. As the years pass, more and more of those vehicles become entirely inoperable and wind up balancing on…
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How to Know You Need a Roadside Assistance Plan
According to AAA, running out of gas has increased more than 18 percent in recent years. Whether you’ve run out of fuel on the freeway, had a flat tire, a…
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My Friend Crashed My Car — Am I Liable?
Many of us would happily loan our car to a friend or relative in a time of need, but what happens if the person borrowing your car gets in an…
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How to File an Insurance Claim after a Home Burglary
According to the FBI, approximately one in every five U.S. homes were burglarized in 2012, totaling an astonishing 2.5 million burglaries. We all hope we’re never the victim of a…
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Car Insurance in Foreign Countries: Everything You Need to Know
Between packing, sight-seeing, dining, and making memories, the last thing on your mind while you’re traveling in a foreign country is going to be car insurance, until you need it….