Taylor Moore covers banking, investing, auto insurance, life insurance, homeowners insurance, and more as the Finance and Insurance Writer for Reviews.com. Her work has been published in Chicago magazine, Chicago Reader, and The Financial Diet, among other publications. After graduating from the University of Central Florida, she moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she currently lives with her cat.
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How to Avoid Distracted Driving at Night
Be honest: Have you ever read or answered a text while driving? If so, you’re not alone. A 2016 survey from State Farm found 94% of drivers said they thought texting was a distracting behavior behind the wheel, but 35% still did it anyway. There has been a litany of PSAs – ranging from heartwarmingly ...
The Best No-Medical-Exam Life Insurance Companies
Most life insurance companies require a medical exam in order to assess your health and assign you a risk level that determines your monthly premiums. These exams are typically conducted in your home by a paramedical professional, at the cost of the insurance company, and involve taking your height, weight, and blood pressure. Some require ...
So You're Thinking About Moving. How Will This Affect Your Car Insurance?
Rent, taxes, the price for a gallon of milk — all of these are cost-of-living factors that change depending on where you live. There are plenty of calculators online that help you compare your living expenses once you’ve moved from one city to another, but what about your car insurance? To help answer this, we ...
How Roof Inspections and Certifications Can Lower Your Home Insurance
Putting a roof over your family’s head is necessary, but it certainly isn’t cheap. In a 2017 American Housing Survey, the U.S. Census Bureau found that the cost to get your roof replaced was about $6,800. But that bill can range from $5,000 to $25,000 depending on where you live, what weather hazards are typical ...
How Your Credit Card Covers Rental Car Insurance
Credit cards come with a slew of benefits nowadays. From travel points and access to airline lounges to cash-back on Amazon purchases, the best credit cards know how to sweeten the deal for their cardholders. However, one of their most valuable benefits — rental car insurance — is often hidden in the fine print. This ...
What to Do If Your Insurance Is Canceled Because You Didn't Do Repairs
One of the perks of homeownership is making design choices and choosing upgrades for your home, regardless of whether you invested in a fixer or you’re making an up-to-date home just a little more yours. And usually, your insurance company stays out of it. However, your insurance company can require you to make certain home ...
Sears Home Warranty Review
Sears Home Warranty Review Sears Home Warranty offers protection for a broad range of home appliances that wouldn’t be covered under your normal insurance policies. While a Sears Home Warranty is more costly than many of the other options on the market, its unique offerings make it a good choice for homeowners who own older ...