Insurance Plan Selection Blog

If you decide to switch banks to avoid fees, here’s a list of handy reminders to make the transition smooth and complete, courtesy of NetBanker, an online finance and banking website:

• Register for online banking at the new financial institution and reset your preferences and security settings.

• Find convenient and free ATMs that support your new financial institution.

• Contact the merchants, insurance companies and financial institutions who use preauthorized debit to grab money from you each month, and switch them to the new checking account. (Keep Read full post…

Depositing a cashier’s check can boost the balance in your bank account. You may have outstanding bills to pay or necessities to buy. Incoming funds in the form of a cashier’s check deposit can be a blessing, especially when times are tight. However, if you need to use the money right away, you may have to wait.

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While health insurance premiums may be going up across the nation, California seem to be getting more than its fair share of bad news. First, it was Anthem Blue Cross trying to raise rates up to 39 percent in the spring of 2010. While the health insurance company was initially informed that its paperwork contained errors, California residents weren’t spared the pain when Anthem submitted a corrected double-digit rate filing.

Then, Blue Shield of California announced three health insurance rate hikes from October to March, which added up to a 59 percent increase in premiums for some policyholders.

Now, less than a year after its 2010 filing debacle, Anthem Blue Cross is making headlines again with yet another individual health plan premium increase. I

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I grew up with a dad who worked in the insurance business and who never bought a brand-new vehicle, so I have pretty strongly ingrained views on the new versus used car debate. However, there are advantages (and disadvantages) on both sides of the equation.

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Not all foods or household items are dog-friendly. In fact, some are poisonous and even deadly. Just like their two-legged counterparts, there are many poisons in food and surroundings that dogs need to avoid.

Common food poisoning bacteria, as salmonella, e. coli and yersinia, affect dogs as well as humans. Use the rule that if you don’t want it served to you, don’t serve it to your dog. Homemade foods, especially meat components, should be properly cooked to prevent food-borne illness. Storage and cooking removes vitamins and minerals, so supplements when appropriate should be added prior to feeding. If untreated, symptoms can last up to 3 days and be fatal!

The younger the dog, the more dangerous is the risk of chocolate poisoning. Cooking c

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People are never comfortable shifting from one insurance provider to another. They prefer sticking to one provider for long durations. This is not necessarily a bad thing. You will enjoy favorable loyalty discounts if you stick with a single insurance provider and provide comprehensive insurance business. The insurance rates you enjoy will automatically come down. However, it is important to ensure that you are enjoying the best possible deal from your insurance provider.

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