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College and Credit: Tips for Managing Your Money
Friday, August 29, 2014
In these difficult economic times, many of today's college students are turning to credit cards to finance their college education, using them for everything from everyday necessities to books and tuition. Unfortunately,...
What does my credit rating have to do with purchasing insurance?
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Credit scores are based on an analysis of an individual's credit history. Insurers often generate a numerical ranking based on a person's credit history, known as an "insurance score," when underwriting and setting the...
Coverage for Jewelry and Other Valuables
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
A standard homeowners policy includes coverage for jewelry and other precious items such as watches, furs, silver, guns, antiques and special collections. These items are covered for losses caused by all the perils...
Do I need insurance for a child going away to college?
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
With computers, TVs, printers, PDAs and MP3 players being shipped off to school, it is more important than ever that students and their parents purchase the appropriate insurance protection. Theft can be a major concern...
Getting the Right Insurance Coverage for Moving
Monday, August 25, 2014
Moving can be a stressful time-whether you're moving locally or out-of-state, on your own or with a moving company. But knowing you have the right insurance to protect your belongings can ease the stress, so here are...
How much life insurance do I need?
Monday, August 25, 2014
In most cases, if you have no dependents and have enough money to pay your final expenses, you don't need any life insurance. If you want to create an inheritance or make a charitable contribution, buy enough life...
Why should I buy life insurance?
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Many financial experts consider life insurance to be the cornerstone of sound financial planning. It can be an important tool in the following situations: Replace income for dependents If people depend on your income,...
Filing an Auto Insurance Claim: Five Steps
Friday, August 22, 2014
Filing an Auto Insurance Claim An auto accident is a terrible experience, but it's important to gather all the necessary information in order to be able file your claim. Here are five steps to follow to make the claims...
SIA Adds another Option! Grange Insurance
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Southern Insurance Associates is happy to welcome on another new carrier to our broad list of carriers we offer clients. Yet another choice on the menu! Grange Insurance is now offered at Southern Insurance Associates,...
Many states have passed texting-while-driving laws, but are they working?
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Drivers know not to text and drive, but they still do it. Now there is hard evidence that states with texting bans are saving lives. With more than 7 billion mobile subscriptions worldwide according to the International...