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How to Determine the Trade in Value of a Car on Edmunds

feliciaawilliams@gmail.com (Zabriskie) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:07:13 GMT

It's not always easy to figure out what you are car's trade-in value is. Edmunds provides a tool that can give you specific information tailored for your car. Armed with the trade-in value for your specific car you stand a better chance of getting a higher trade-in rate than if you walk into a dealership and accept their numbers. Here's how to find the trade-in value of your car using Edmunds.

Tips for Buying Auto Insurance in Rhode Island

feliciaawilliams@gmail.com (Felicia A. Williams) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:15:23 GMT

Proof of Rhode Island automobile insurance became mandatory in 1993. The minimum state required limit for bodily injury is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident and property damage limit is $25,000. In order to obtain a two-year registration for your vehicle, in addition to being equipped with the $30 registration fee, you must provide proof that your car is insured for at least the minimum limits required by the state.

How to Maintain a Properly Functioning Pool Pump

feliciaawilliams@gmail.com (Hayward) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:28:33 GMT

The beauty of having a pool is that it can provide hours of family fun and a refreshing respite to the hot summer's heat. The downside to having a pool is that sometimes your filter and pump don't function properly and you have to spend time troubleshooting it. The best way to determine if your

Scams, Fraud and the Elderly

feliciaawilliams@gmail.com (Felicia A. Williams) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:19:56 GMT

It is extremely unfortunate that there are groups of people who prey upon senior citizens. These unscrupulous people worm their way into the lives of the elderly and pretend to become their friends.

These scam artists are particularly effective with lonely senior citizens who live by themselves. Their grown children no longer live nearby, many of their friends and relatives have passed

How to Find California Insurance Continuing Education Classes

feliciaawilliams@gmail.com (Felicia A. Williams) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:04:37 GMT

California insurance brokers and agents must take continuing education classes if they want to maintain and renew their insurance license.

The CE requirements vary depending on type of license. California has an interesting way of listing their continuing education requirements. For example, fire and casualty brokers/agents who are licensed

Tips on How to Select Automotive Insurance

feliciaawilliams@gmail.com (A.J. Reynolds) — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:04:19 GMT

Since car insurance is a compulsory coverage, it is important to select auto insurance that best suits your needs, conforms with the state requirements and fits within your budget. There is no need to simply accept the very first insurance quotation that is offered to you. The number of insurance agents and insurance carriers looking for your business may be overwhelming. Don’t let them pressure you. Take your time for you to just be sure

How to Begin Selling Pet Insurance

feliciaawilliams@gmail.com (Denise Morris) — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:55:58 GMT

The path to become a pet insurance broker is in some ways very similar to that of a property casualty general lines insurance broker. Both require solid knowledge of the insurance industry and hours of study. The major difference comes after you receive your insurance broker's license. Those who wish to become a pet insurance broker must do certain things to specialize in that field.

The $95.40 Phone Call

feliciaawilliams@gmail.com (Felicia A. Williams) — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:16:24 GMT

I called my bank, Wachovia, regarding a monthly charge I was receiving for using the Quicken software. It was called a “Personal Finance Software Monthly Service Fee.”

To be honest with you, I don’t understand why they charge a fee for using some other vendor’s software, but so be it. I barely used my Wachovia bank account so month after month I was charged $5.95 for

How to Park HostGator Registered Domains on Google for Domains.

feliciaawilliams@gmail.com (Felicia A. Williams) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:25:57 GMT

Webmasters with domains that are not currently active can earn money by utilizing the Google for Domains feature. Rather than have your inactive domain sit there and not do anything but collect dust, it makes sense to take advantage of the Google for Domain feature to earn a couple of bucks. You may not earn a lot, but if the domain is currently earning nothing,

How to Obtain an Insurance Broker's License in Texas

feliciaawilliams@gmail.com (Felicia A. Williams) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:55:00 GMT

The Texas Department of Insurance requires its insurance professionals to obtain a broker's license in order to conduct business in the state. If you wish to represent policy holders or insurance companies as you transact business as an insurance professional, you will have to get a broker's license. With a combination of using online technology and conveniently located testing facilities, the Texas Department of Insurance has