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8th December 2007

Are You Getting All The Auto Insurance Discounts You Deserve?

Farmers Auto Insurance Say They Can Do More To Simplify Your Life And Provide The Discounts You Not Only Deserve, But Need.

Farmers Auto Insurance claims to simplify your life and enable you to save on multiline discounts. In other words, if you need more than one insurance policy they offer you a discount if you have additional insurance policies with them. Using one insurance company can simplify your life… everything in one place.

It’s also nice to know Farmers offers a large variety of insurance such as insurance for your boats, motorcycles, specialty products, homeowners and small business insurance, not to mention life and auto insurance.

Farmers Auto Insurance can help you get the discounts you want and help in keeping your auto insurance premiums as low as possible.

Here are just a few ways to save on discounts with Farmers.

Accident Free — Some states tell you that you may be eligible for a discount based on your driving history. Farmers will tell you up front if you qualify for this discount with them.

Farmers Good Student Discount — If your child is under 25 years of age, is a full-time student in vocational training school or college and has good grades you will probably qualify for Farmers Good Student Discount.

Auto/Home — If you purchase both insurance policies from Farmers you can save money on both auto and homeowners insurance.

Multi-Car — You may qualify for the Multi-Car discount if you own two or more vehicles and insure both of them with Farmers Auto Insurance Company.

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8th December 2007

Discount Auto Insurance - Sure, Why Not?

Where can I find a discounted rate for my auto insurance needs? What can I do to get low rates & superior coverage?

The insurance companies will ask you to drive carefully. And it’s good advice, but probably not what you were hoping to hear.

Ask for discounts! - If you are a good driver you may be able to lower your existing policy.

Buying a new car? - Find out where the price of the car changes in terms of policy cost. A few thousand dollars can make a difference.

Red-flag cars! - Some insurance companies charge more for certain cars that are targeted for passenger injury and/or are more often stolen or vandalized than another make of vehicle.

Could you drive a little less? - Mileage due to business travel and/or commutes can drive policy prices up. Carpooling once a week can sometimes make the difference in the premiums you pay.

Are you 50 or older? AARP is a membership organization that offers great auto discounts for all people 50+ for $12.50/yr. These great discounts are not limited to automobile insurance by any means.

The automobile insurance they offer is from The Hartford Automobile Insurance Company for AARP - members, only.

A few highlights offered by AARP for this auto insurance plan with The Hartford are:

* Full 12-month rate protection and lifetime renew ability are standard with this exclusive plan from The Hartford.

* Benefits include:

* Full New Car Replacement Guarantee

* Lifetime Repair Warranty

* Lifetime Renew ability

* Fast, no-hassle claim payments

* Online Customer Service Center for claim reporting, bill payment

* Free, no-obligation rate quote

There are many other automobile insurance discounts offered by various automobile insurance companies for good driving records.

Why does the price of auto insurance vary so much from company to company and by what car you buy? Insurance companies are talking about how many coverage’s and deductibles you need and that is determined by the following:

What do you drive? - Generally, the more pricey your auto the more pricey your premiums.

Buying a new car? - Better re-evaluate your existing policy.

How do you drive & where? - Accidents, vandalism, & theft raise rates. Small town citizens usually pay less than the city folk, especially the big, big city folks.

How much do you drive? - The more miles you drive, the more you will pay.

Are you married? Over 25? Male or female? - It matters. Accident rates are higher for all drivers under age 25, especially young males and single males.

Do you have a good driving record? - Accidents? Studies tell us that drivers who cause accidents will pay more.

How about a good credit history? - This too matters. Again, studies show credit history indicates certain characteristics of future auto insurance losses. Many insurance companies seriously utilize this information in deciding what to charge you.

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8th December 2007

How to Save Money and Get Discount Car Insurance in Kentucky

Some individuals in Kentucky have taken to selling fake insurance cards to unsuspecting consumers. These consumers are then unwittingly unprotected in the event that they are involved in a collision or their car gets stolen. The best way to ensure that the insurance company and agent you are considering purchasing a policy from is legitimate is to contact the Consumer Protection Division of the Kentucky Office of Insurance. They will be able to tell you whether the agent and company are licensed to sell car insurance in the state.

Before you are ready to actually purchase a policy you need to research all of the available alternatives. This is really the best approach if you want to save money and get discount car insurance in Kentucky. It’s suggested that you ask for quotes from at minimum three different Kentucky car insurance companies.

When inquiring about quotes also ask about any available discounts. Most car insurance companies offer standard discounts that include those for having a car alarm installed, a discount for parking your car in a locked garage, and also a low mileage discount. The latter applies to individuals who drive their car only periodically or just a short distance each day. Each insurance company in Kentucky will have a maximum number of miles you are allowed to drive per year in order for you to qualify for this particular premium reducing discount.

Your driving history and the driving histories of the people you want insured with you on the policy is also relevant. If you’ve been cited for speeding infractions in the past or if you’ve been at fault in more than one accident in recent years, you are likely to be penalized with a higher premium. For this reason always be aware of your speed and keep your eyes on the road at all times. The better a driver you are, the lower your insurance costs.

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19th September 2007

The joys of RV camping: finding the right spot to park your motorhome, travel trailer, or pop-up camper calls for a little homework

The fragrance of pine trees permeates your national park campground site. After savoring the trout you caught this afternoon, your family toasts marshmallows over the glowing fire pit. In the background, someone gently strums a guitar. Tomorrow you’ll go on a ranger-led hike and watch a slide show at the amphitheater. You’ re at peace with nature, and it doesn’t matter that your site lacks hookups.

ANOTHER SCENARIO: YOU’RE spending a busy week visiting an area’s tourist attractions. However. you’ve decided to stay at the campground today. Your youngsters are delighted to try out the swimming pool. grab a hamburger at the snack ban and play a round of miniature golf. You’ve checked out the campground grocery store for those hot dogs you forgot. Tonight a band will perform. Next weekend, if you decide to stay, they’re having Christmas in July, when everyone decorates their RVs.

Maybe it’s winter, you’re retired and want to defrost. The desert warmth sounds good. You check in for the season at one of Arizona’s huge resort campgrounds catering to the 55+ market. You’ll enjoy state-of-the-art exercise centers, whirlpool spas, indoor and outdoor heated pools, lighted tennis courts, the putting green. But they offer lots more–craft shops for woodworking, silversmithing, and ceramics, on-site restaurants, card and billiards rooms, computer centers, grand ballrooms for dances and dinner theater, and hundreds of organized special events. A few days on site. and you realize the hype you heard is true. You’ll never get bored.

America’s more than 15,000 campgrounds come in many sizes and personalities. A park exists to fit every budget and wish list of activities. Keys to finding your favorite campground are recognizing where you want to go, deciding the style of camping you prefer, and knowing how to do a little research.

National park campgrounds are ideal for those seeking spectacular scenery and plentiful activities. Campers find these campgrounds at most national parks with the exception of metropolitan areas and historical sites. Some, such as Yosemite and Yellowstone, contain several busy campgrounds.

Most provide picnic tables, grills, flush toilets, individual parking spaces, and waste dump stations, Some have electric or water hookups, hot water, and showers. What you’ll also find at most national park campgrounds are evening and daily activity programs, particularly during weekends or summer months.

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19th September 2007

Planning for the Family Business. . . Everyone into the pool

Most closely held business owners spend 10 years (often 20 years, or even more) working on tax-related planning. You know, that not-so-easy stuff like business succession, estate planning, asset protection and related areas. If you’re a member of this club, smile. And read on. You just might find the answer (you’ve been looking for) in this article.

First, let’s see why most business owners (whether you own 100% of the business or less) search and search for the Holy Grail of business tax planning, but never find it. A review of a real-live case (a reader of this column) should open the right planning door for most readers. Why? Because most of the problems and concerns are what we call “core goals” and apply to almost every business owner.

This is the story of a business owner (Joe, age 62), his wife (Mary, age 59) and their three boys (Pat, Paul and Peter, ages 39, 37 and 32). All the boys are married and are active in the business (Success Co.)., which is a successful leader in its industry. There are six grandchildren.

Before we continue with the rest of the story, it is important to understand that unless you work with a knowledgeable and experienced expert, who has an organized System for coordinating and integrating the various laws, options and solutions into a comprehensive plan, YOUR EFFORTS WILL FAIL. No matter how many years you try.

A System?… Yes, an absolute must. Just like the best, most expensive car won’t move an inch without gasoline to fuel it.

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