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RE: Do I really need extra insurance when renting a car in VA?
Title: Do I really need extra insurance when renting a car in VA? I hear you on the sticker shock with those daily insurance fees. It really does feel like highway robbery sometimes, especially when you’re just renting ...
RE: Saving cash just for driving less? Didn’t think it was real
That hits home. I remember a client who got so paranoid about braking too hard that she started coasting to every stop sign... nearly drove her husband nuts. The tracker did save her a bit, but honestly, she said it felt...
RE: Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough
Why California’s minimum car insurance might not be enough I totally get the urge to trim down insurance when money’s tight. I’ve seen folks try to save a few bucks by dropping uninsured motorist or dialing liability wa...
RE: Why did my GEICO premium jump so much this year?
Why did my GEICO premium jump so much this year? Yeah, I totally get the skepticism. “Market conditions” always sounds like a catch-all, doesn’t it? I’ve seen people with spotless records get hit with hikes just because...
RE: Mileage-based car insurance: who’s using it and which company do you like?
Ha, that’s the truth. I joke with my clients that insurance time is like dog years - everything takes a bit longer than you’d expect. Metromile’s good for folks who barely drive, but I’ve seen some people surprised when ...
RE: Finding decent car insurance deals on the islands - my step-by-step
You’re not wrong - it’s almost like you need a decoder ring just to read those policy docs. I’ve seen folks get tripped up by “included” perks more times than I can count. Once had a neighbor swear their rental coverage ...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
I get where you’re coming from - my brother did the same thing with his deductible and it worked out for him, too. The tricky part is, sometimes folks underestimate what they’d actually be comfortable paying if something...
RE: Rental car insurance: worth it or just a money grab?
I’ve seen so many people get tripped up by that “loss of use” fee you mentioned. I had a client once who thought his card covered everything, but when the rental company charged him for downtime, he was on the hook. It’...