My Car Insurance

The school year is coming to a close. If you are a kid, this is great (sometimes for parents a bit less so).  Most kids and teens are already in “Huck Finn” mode, looking forward to the  fun and freedom of summer. But for teen drivers, fun and freedom is also associated with the highest numbers of car accidents, as well as injury and death as a result of these crashes. Now is a very good time to take a few moments and talk with your teen driver about safety as he or she prepares for prom night and graduation.

Car accidents are the leading cause of death for youth in America, according to the CDC.  And summer is the deadliest time of the year for teens, according to an AAA Michigan study. Specif

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On Monday, I wrote about why the public should know more about how Michigan No-Fault auto insurance is priced, given the countrys third most expensive insurance rates and some of the largest profit margins in the entire country.  Now there is news about a  whopping 21 percent proposed increase in the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) fund assessment to Michigan drivers.

Let me be clear:  its no “accident” that Michigan drivers are forced into an intentional “information blackout” when it comes to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, which is part of the No-Fault auto insurance we are all  legally obligated (forced) to buy.

The MCCA reimburses No-Fault insurance companies for medical claims that exceed $500,000. It recently

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Denver to Colorado Springs, Colo. (70.9 miles)Just 70 miles from Denver, Colorado Springs is an easy drive south on I-25. In most cases common sense might dictate taking the more leisurely scenic route and staying off the interstate. In this particular case, though, the area where youre headed is so stunning and full of activities that youre better off taking the more direct route for the road trip.

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Im finally there: that certain age when folks with the means start to sniff at a special vehicle, something either they couldnt afford or that was impractical back in the day.I havent counted, but Ive had lots of vehicles in my lifetime: Some were cooler than others, of course.

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