Is Auto Insurance Really Mandatory?

May 15th, 2012 by Crystal Davis

Amidst the nationwide debate over President Obama’s major health care initiative, an interesting question is frequently posed: Why is auto insurance mandated by the federal government when health care coverage is clearly not?

While that statement is certainly thought-provoking, it’s not entirely accurate.

Types of Auto Insurance Coverage

The first problem with the assertion is that auto insurance coverage is only mandated. The

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9 Ways to Pack Ultra-Light for Your Next Trip

May 14th, 2012 by Jessica Martinez

Travelers who like to pack their entire closet on trips, read carefully: packing ultra-light is simple. Many travelers are guilty of over-packing, which is a common mistake for those who dont take time to pick out only outfits and items they need for the trip. With the ever-increasing costs of travel these days, its getting a bit more expensive to over-pack. Airlines are now charging extra per checked-in bags (sometimes even carry-ons!) so its always a good idea to pack ultra-light. Adopt this old saying: The more you know, the less you need as you begin to reverse your over-packing tendencies.

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Ariz. Gov. Signs Bill Allowing Employers To Opt Out Of Covering Contraception

May 13th, 2012 by Allison Smith

Iowa lawmakers are the latest to consider defunding Planned Parenthood over the organization’s performance of abortions, though the proposal died on the last day of the legislative session. Elsewhere, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signs a bill allowing some religious employers to opt out of covering contraception in their insurance plans.

Des Moines Register: Political Spin On Legislative Session Will Now Ensue Another highly contentious issue involved a proposal to eliminate state money going to Planned Parenthood for women’s health programs. Republicans dislike the organization’s role in performing abortions and wanted to cut off all money to the group, even funds designated for such things as cancer screenings.

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Lowest Term Life Insurance Rate – Compare Low Cost Policies

May 9th, 2012 by Allison Smith

  • The A. M. Best Company

Each year the A. M. Best Company checks all the top life insurance to find out, among other things, which ones charge the lowest term life premiums. All you need to do is to go to their site and check it out. You should also make certain that the companies you choose from have high ratings. Select one that is rated A or better.

  • Comparing Rates
  • Another way of finding the lowest rates is to compare rates for yourself at one of the highly rated companies like the ones this site does business with.

    Keep in mind that the shorter the term the less costly the policy regardless of which company you buy from.

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