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RE: Why did my GEICO premium jump so much this year?
Yeah, those safe driver apps are wild. I got flagged for “hard braking” once when a squirrel darted out in front of me - what was I supposed to do, just keep going? Insurance hikes are brutal lately. I’ve shopped around ...
RE: What happens if your rideshare app is between trips and you get into an accident?
Man, I hear you on the insurance shuffle. When I first started driving for rideshare, I thought my regular policy would have my back too - nope, instant “not covered” the second I mentioned the app. Ended up paying for t...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
I’ve run into this exact thing at Kroger. Was trying to use my fuel points and a paper coupon on coffee, and the register just beeped at me until the cashier shrugged and said nope. Sometimes I think it’s less about the ...
RE: Why can’t I use my points AND a coupon at checkout?
I get the frustration, but I kinda see why they do it. Last summer, I was on a long road trip and stopped at a grocery chain in another state - totally different coupon rules than back home. The cashier explained that st...
RE: Dealing with car insurance headaches in MA - any tips?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from with the agent skepticism, but I’ve actually had better luck with local folks than the big online outfits. Maybe it’s just a small-town thing, but my agent actually called me on a...
RE: Why does picking a deductible feel like a weird gamble?
I totally get that feeling. Last year, I picked a higher deductible thinking I’d save a bit, and then - bam - rock chips my windshield on a road trip. Felt like my car was just waiting for me to take the risk. There’s ne...
RE: Finding affordable car insurance after 65 in kansas - anyone else struggling?
I get where you’re coming from. Honestly, I switched last year after turning 67, thinking it’d be a pain for maybe $50 in savings. Ended up surprised - my new policy was almost $200 less per year, and the process wasn’t ...
RE: Getting that student discount on car insurance… not as easy as I thought
Man, I totally get where you’re coming from. I remember when I tried to get my student discount, it felt like a scavenger hunt with no map. I had to call my school three times just to figure out which “official” doc the ...
RE: Insurance tips for my vintage ride needed
Insurance Tips For My Vintage Ride Needed That’s pretty much how I’ve handled it with my old Wagoneer. At first, I tried to keep every scrap of paper, but after a few years and a couple cross-country trips, stuff just g...