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RE: Choosing between basic liability and full coverage for your first car - what did you go with?
I get that, but I’m still a little on the fence. Here’s how I looked at it: First, I checked what my car was actually worth - like, would insurance even pay out enough to make full coverage worth it if something happened...
RE: Would you risk a higher deductible to lower your insurance bill?
I’ve actually gone back and forth on this. A couple years ago, I bumped my deductible up to save on premiums, thinking I’d just stash the difference in a rainy day fund. It’s fine until you actually need to file a claim ...
RE: Why I was surprised to learn Nebraska requires uninsured motorist coverage
I get what you mean about feeling like it’s just another thing tacked onto the bill. I used to side-eye that line on my policy too. But after hearing stories like your buddy’s, I’m starting to see the point. Has anyone h...
RE: Why I was surprised to learn Nebraska requires uninsured motorist coverage
I totally get where you’re coming from. Here’s how it played out for me: a few years back, I got rear-ended at a stoplight. The guy who hit me didn’t have insurance, and honestly, the whole process was a headache. My own...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
Title: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout? Yeah, this drives me nuts too. I’ve run into it at a bunch of places - grocery stores, pharmacies, even some online shops. It’s like they want you to jump throu...
RE: Bundling insurance with USAA: worth it or just hype?
I’ve always wondered if the “convenience” factor is actually worth it in the long run. Like, is it really that much of a pain to keep policies separate? I’ve got my auto and renters with different companies right now, an...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Honestly, I used to think that extra rideshare coverage was just another way for insurance companies to squeeze more money out of us. But after hearing stories like yours, I’m starting to see the point. The back-and-fort...
RE: Getting that student discount on car insurance… not as easy as I thought
Honestly, I’ve never understood why some companies make it so complicated. Last time I tried, they wanted a class schedule, my ID, and even an email from my advisor - felt like I was applying for a passport, not a discou...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced that being careful is enough. Even if you set aside some cash, one bad month and a high deductible can really sting. I’ve tried to crunch the numbers - someti...
RE: Why is figuring out how much car insurance you ACTUALLY need so confusing?
Rental reimbursement is one of those things I always debate dropping, honestly. I get the “lifesaver” angle, but if you’ve got a second car at home or work from home, is it really worth the extra cost? I get that not eve...
RE: is accident forgiveness really worth it in Ohio?
I hear you on the gamble part. Here’s how I look at it: First, check what your insurance company actually means by “accident forgiveness.” Some only forgive your first at-fault accident, and sometimes there’s a waiting p...
RE: Deductibles and premiums - what's the real deal?
Middle plans always feel like the Goldilocks choice until you actually need them - then, suddenly, they’re not “just right” at all. I’ve done the “compare everything in a spreadsheet” routine, trying to figure out if I s...