"I have helped hundreds of families buy homes. Last fall, one of them burned down. I am so grateful for the education from UP that helps me make sure all my clients are adequately protected from catastrophic loss."...
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September, 2016 | Home is home, rented or ownedBuying renter's insurance is an easy "yes" decision if you've got assets to protect. Most policies cost the equivalent of a few cups of coffee a week. A renter's policy can give you money to repair/...Read moreRenters |
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July, 2016 | You better not be reading this while driving!Cell phones are powerfully addictive. People rarely put them down - even when driving. Insurance companies are citing an increase in distracted driving accidents and raising car insurance rates...Read moreAuto |
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June, 2016 | Trust but verifyIf an insurance company rep gives you a dollar figure - get a second opinion. Whether it's an estimate to repair damage or a quote to insure your property - trust but verify that it's accurate. This...Read moreHealth, Homeowners |
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May, 2016 | Insurance Check UPYes the Internet makes it easy to insure your home or business without actually meeting the person who's selling you the policy. But given how valuable your assets are to you, don't you want to be...Read moreHomeowners |
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April, 2016 | Common Cents It's common to be nervous about the money you're spending on your wedding and honeymoon. It's also common now for brides or grooms to buy wedding insurance. But do wedding policies exclude more than...Read moreGeneral |
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March, 2016 | Long story short...Long story short... If you have long-term care insurance or are considering buying it, here's a relevant UPdate: - If you're in your 50's or older, you may be considering a traditional or hybrid long...Read moreLong Term Care |
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February, 2016 | Dam Ice!With spring around the corner, home and business owners in snow-prone areas should be on the lookout for damage from ice dams. Extreme cold and unseasonably warm winter weather has caused ice dams to...Read moreHomeowners |
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January, 2016 | Rock and RollThat's what earthquakes do...and not in the fun way like Bruce Springsteen. So if you live in a quake-prone area (and there are more than there used to be ) you should be considering earthquake...Read moreEarthquake |
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December, 2015 | Appy Holidays!To wrap up the useful tips we've given you in 2015, here are three free apps you can use and pass on as gifts to others: UPHelp Home Inventory : Download this free and fast tool for protecting your...Read moreGeneral |
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November, 2015 | Thanks Mom and Dad!One of the first pieces of the Affordable Care Act to take effect was the rule that lets young adults stay insured under their parent's health plan until they turn 26.This has been a huge help to...Read moreHealth |