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You’ve probably been at the rental-car counter, listening to the representative ask if you want to purchase the company’s insurance, and the thoughts start racing through your head. “Is this a rip-off? Doesn’t my regular auto policy cover me? What about my credit...

Your home’s wiring is hidden, so it can be difficult to spot problems before it’s too late. Familiarizing yourself with how wiring works and learning warning signs can help you detect issues early on and help you avoid costly damage caused by electrical fires. How...

If you see these warning signs, it may be time to have the difficult conversation. Certain things are universally dreaded: tax season, dieting—and telling aging relatives their driving skills have declined. Aging doesn’t cause bad driving; however, many older adults...

I’m borrowing a friend’s car…am I covered? Most people have an idea of what’s covered and not covered under their various insurance policies. But at Absolute Insurance, we get a lot of questions about borrowing or loaning a car. With the arrival of nicer weather, you...

In today's unsettled economy, many people are looking for ways to stretch their money, but sometimes this includes altering insurance coverages to dangerously low levels or eliminating coverage entirely. If you’re thinking about changing your coverage to save money,...

You know it’s coming; snow, slush, freezing rain- maybe even black ice. But, do you know if you’re tires are ready for it? When driving during the Winter, your tires are the most important safety feature on your car. The right ones can get you to your destination...

Imagine how devastating it would be to lose your home in a fire, tornado or any other total loss. Now, imagine not being able to rebuild it completely because you didn’t have the correct amount of insurance. Selecting the proper amount of coverage is the single most...

Infant-only, convertible, all-in-one;  many soon-to-be parents don’t know where to begin when it comes to car seats. Each choice has both advantages and disadvantages. Here are some things to keep in mind- from shopping to installation to replacing a car seat after an...

If you rent a house or an apartment and think that your landlord is financially responsible when there is a fire, theft or other catastrophe, think again. Your landlord may have insurance to protect the building you are living in, but your landlord’s policy won’t be...