A lot of people still see cell phones as a luxury rather than a necessity. True, those people who wander around the grocery store with a BlueTooth headset in their ears, looking like Borg drones sent to assimilate shoppers, may be taking things a bit far. Do you really need to chat about that morning's doctor appointment, complete with graphic description, in the cereal aisle? (Here's a hint: No.) You may even avoid som...
Have you ever wondered how your insurance rates are actually determined? Surprisingly, they look at a lot more than just your driving history and age. Before you start talking to agents or requesting quotes for auto insurance, it's a good idea to know where you stand. Insurance companies take several factors into account when calculating rates. Knowing what those factors are, and being ready with the information before you request a quote, will help you to get the best rate possible. ...
As a kid, did you ever want to meet a famous mascot for your birthday? I personally always wanted to hang with the Fraggles from Fraggle Rock, but a 7 year old boy from California wanted to meet the Geico Gecko, and got his wish. The employees at the Bakersfield Geico office made him a stuff animal of the lizard, as well as having an appearance of someone in a lizard suit. "It's an easy request to grant an...
Whether you've owned your vehicle for a while, or are thinking about buying a new one, one of the biggest considerations you have is how to go about buying auto insurance. Maybe you're wondering whether you even need it. Before accepting the first offer that comes along, or just calling the insurance company you're most familiar with, there are some things to take into account t...