jake_baker
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RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?

I actually tried going with a higher deductible last year, thinking it’d save me some cash. Ended up in a minor fender bender a few months later—wasn’...

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RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?

I’ve noticed the same thing—sometimes it feels like the rules change depending on who’s at the register. I think a lot of it comes down to how strict ...

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RE: Do you really need extra insurance for a rental in Montana?

That’s exactly the kind of thing that worries me. I’ve had a couple of close calls with rentals, and every time I dig into the policy details, there’s...

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RE: Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: which one actually works better?

I hear you on the surprise bills—those can really throw off a budget. I’ve read that some Advantage plans have emergency coverage out of state, but it...

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RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota—help me figure this out

That’s been my experience, too—relying on just the app is risky. I keep a folder in my glovebox with all my current insurance cards, just in case. Sou...

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RE: Just saved a chunk of cash on car insurance after defensive driving course

Honestly, I kind of see the tracker thing differently. I’d rather have hard data than just hope my “defensive driving” gets noticed. The course was fi...

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RE: Insurance paid way less than what it cost me to replace my roof

Makes sense, but I’m curious—has anyone actually tried to negotiate with their insurer over the depreciation amount? I’ve heard mixed things about whe...

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RE: Deductibles and premiums—what's the real deal?

Totally agree, especially as someone who's seen premiums spike firsthand. One speeding ticket or minor accident and suddenly that "affordable" high de...

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RE: Car Insurance in Delaware—Any Hidden Gems or Hacks?

Defensive driving courses are decent, but honestly, the savings can vary a lot depending on your insurer and driving record. I took one last year hopi...

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RE: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON THE RIGHT DEDUCTIBLE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?

I get what you're saying, but honestly, as someone who's had more than my fair share of fender-benders (oops...), I still lean toward higher deductibl...

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RE: Quick Tips for When Your EV Leaves You Stranded

Had a similar issue with my Bolt last summer—plugged into a campground outlet thinking it'd be fine. Nope... dash lit up like Christmas, warnings ever...

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RE: Confused about insurance rules in South Dakota—help me figure this out

Totally agree on the appraisal point—insurance companies often default to standard market values, which rarely reflect the true worth of custom or res...

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RE: fed up with Farmers Insurance giving me the runaround

Went through something similar last year after a minor accident. Took your advice about documenting everything—saved screenshots of chat logs, emails,...

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RE: MILITARY AUTO INSURANCE PERKS: USAA VS GEICO, WHICH IS BETTER?

Yeah, noticed the same thing. GEICO's been decent for me despite my less-than-perfect record, but does anyone know how forgiving USAA is with high-ris...

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