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	<item><title>Food for Thought for 2010</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=e45b1c48-2dcb-410f-9e71-73f27819b293</link><description><![CDATA[Can you believe we are already through January?  It seems like it was just Thanksgiving, and then we kind of lost Christmas in a freak blizzard.  So, how are those resolutions coming along?  Yeah, I know, me too.  I really don’t make resolutions because it’s so disappointing when something happens that makes me unable to keep them.  That has certainly been the case for the beginning of 2010 as things STILL haven’t settled down!  

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Two resolutions most commonly made have to do with weig...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:07:34 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=e45b1c48-2dcb-410f-9e71-73f27819b293</guid></item><item><title>Thoughts On A Positive 2010....</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=a430290e-30dd-4214-a44a-0f6a814c93b4</link><description><![CDATA[The New Year is knocking at the door!  Are you going to fling it open and welcome the new possibilities or are you going to peer warily out the peephole?
Many of my friends would agree that 2009 has been a little rough.  Well, maybe a lot rough.  We’re just talking personal experience and not including the economy, the war, or anything on a national level.  Although any one of those things would definitely qualify as the catalyst for a suck year.  For me, 2008 started bad, ended good.  2009 has...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:11:14 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=a430290e-30dd-4214-a44a-0f6a814c93b4</guid></item><item><title>Traditions or Superstitions?</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=a2b7d3bc-69da-4296-a889-78379ea87e1a</link><description><![CDATA[Besides getting sloppy drunk and kissing everybody in the vicinity at the stroke of midnight, celebrants throughout the ages have observed numerous New Year’s traditions and superstitions.  Many of the superstitions associated with the event bear the common theme that activities on that day set the pattern for the year to come.  Others have to do with warding off evil spirits or attracting luck.
Because January 1 is the first day of the new year, we have drawn a connection between what we do on...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:52:35 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=a2b7d3bc-69da-4296-a889-78379ea87e1a</guid></item><item><title>Christmas is....</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=eec878a5-b276-4853-b442-6960d8340dd0</link><description><![CDATA[I remember writing a paper in college where I mentioned that you know it’s Christmas when you hear the BC Clark Anniversary jingle.  There are many signs that the season is approaching:  Hobby Lobby Christmas displays appear in late July.  Downtown buildings have lighted crosses at night.  Drunk reindeer and deflated Santas litter neighborhood lawns.  It’s all too easy to get caught up in the holiday traffic and the materialism, and lose the true meaning of the season.
Don’t worry, I’m not goin...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:03:55 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=eec878a5-b276-4853-b442-6960d8340dd0</guid></item><item><title>Christmas Legend Part 1</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=dd07eb22-e07b-4474-9489-e410c0c33dd7</link><description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, long ago, a gentle mother was busily cleaning the house for the most wonderful day of the year….the day on which the Christ child came to bless the house.  Not a speck of dust was left.  Even the spiders had been banished from their cozy corner in the ceiling to avoid the housewife’s busy cleaning.  They finally fled to the farthest corner of the attic.



T’was the Christmas Eve at last!  The tree was decorated and waiting for the children to see it.  But the poor spiders ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:15:38 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=dd07eb22-e07b-4474-9489-e410c0c33dd7</guid></item><item><title>The sales are on!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=70cfb4eb-7ddd-485c-b09a-68a2342c4182</link><description><![CDATA[The weather is bitter cold, the traffic after work is more ridiculous than usual, and the BC Clark jingle is on the radio.  It must be getting close to Christmas!  Businesses all over are trying to sell off their inventory and car dealerships are no different.  Have you been thinking about a new car but don’t know which one to buy?  
The economy has been a positive influence on changing our perspective on the value of a dollar.  It doesn’t go as far as it used to, so we are more careful about h...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:25:26 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=70cfb4eb-7ddd-485c-b09a-68a2342c4182</guid></item><item><title>BIZARRE INSURANCE CLAIMS</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=5d9408ff-d2a2-4f5f-8d85-ad7f09908225</link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever been hit by a frozen rabbit while driving?
Has a rabid squirrel ever jumped into your bedroom window, stolen your glasses and made a break for it?
Has a naked pedestrian ever jumped on your car, leapt onto the roof, jumped up and down and then run away, never to be seen or heard from again?
That’s what some insurance policyholders are saying.  These people will do just about anything for money, including filing strange insurance claims.
When real disaster occurs, insurance prov...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:05:58 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=5d9408ff-d2a2-4f5f-8d85-ad7f09908225</guid></item><item><title>And We Thought We Had High Rates....</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=ece11528-f6f1-48a5-a2c6-0d65c8b925dd</link><description><![CDATA[N.J. AUTO INSURANCE COSTS HIGHEST IN COUNTRY

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

By Lisa Fleisher





New Jerseyans paid an average of $1,103.53 per vehicle in annual auto insurance premiums in 2007, making the Garden State once again the most expensive state in the country, though rates have been declining, according to a report out Tuesday from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Residents in six states paid premiums over $1,000 a year, with New Jersey leading the pack, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:07:30 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=ece11528-f6f1-48a5-a2c6-0d65c8b925dd</guid></item><item><title>Just The Facts......Turkey Facts!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=e6ec8618-0c86-4b97-909f-c5a15d6b2c31</link><description><![CDATA[THANKSGIVING FUN FACTS
Though many competing claims exist, the most familiar story of the first Thanksgiving took place in Plymouth Colony, in present-day Massachusetts, in 1621.  More than 200 years later, President Abraham Lincoln declared the final Thursday in November as a national day of thanksgiving.  Congress finally made Thanksgiving Day an official national holiday in 1941.  Took long enough!
Sarah Josepha-Hale, the enormously influential magazine editor and author who waged a tireles...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:52:06 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=e6ec8618-0c86-4b97-909f-c5a15d6b2c31</guid></item><item><title>And now....the cars with the worst safety ratings.</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=c0a516ac-a58c-4e94-8008-bcf48b0e5778</link><description><![CDATA[While everyone was taking note of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's list of the safest cars yesterday, we became curious about the bottom of the list. Sure, it's one thing to make the list of recommendations,  but quite another to advise what models to avoid.
ALSO ON DRIVE ON: The Insurance Institute's list of the safest cars
A review of the models listed on the institute's website -- just updated with more 2010 models -- makes it pretty easy to spot the dogs. The one piece of good ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:22:43 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=c0a516ac-a58c-4e94-8008-bcf48b0e5778</guid></item><item><title>10 Myths About Your Credit Score</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=38b00b15-d3f3-466b-b364-01e765599ed4</link><description><![CDATA[By: Ann-Marie Murphy, Quizzle.com

Credit has its fair share of myths, legends and misinformation. But unlike silly tales of Pop Rocks and soda or sewer alligators, credit myths - and what you don't know about your credit report and score - can hurt you.

Get the facts about 10 common myths about your credit report, credit score and credit cards:

Myth #1: Checking your credit hurts your credit score.

When you pull your credit report for your own educational purposes, it’s considered a ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:08:31 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=38b00b15-d3f3-466b-b364-01e765599ed4</guid></item><item><title>Cities where you can drive less!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=8811b766-f344-4651-b42e-8d12592330b2</link><description><![CDATA[
Even though the recession has made it hard to move, many Americans are still trying to flee their cul-de-sacs and long freeway commutes for walkable neighborhoods closer to public transportation and their jobs.

    
        
            
            More from U.S. News &amp; World Report 
            
            »  Slide Show: 15 Commuter-Friendly Cities
            
            »  America's Best Places to Live
            
            »  Find Your Best Place to Live
            ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:49:25 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=8811b766-f344-4651-b42e-8d12592330b2</guid></item><item><title>10 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Home</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=37424eff-6f76-409d-bee5-54210726a2c3</link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Katie Adams, Investopedia 
Nov 4th, 2009 
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In a dour housing market, wouldn't it be nice to know that your remodeling project would pay off when you went to sell the property? Remodeling Magazine evaluated the top remodeling projects, how the cost-to-value has changed since the housing market implosion, and which projects are still worth the investment. Using the magazine's "Cost Vs. Value Report for 2008-2009," let's look at some of the best projects you can undertake and recou...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:10:02 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=37424eff-6f76-409d-bee5-54210726a2c3</guid></item><item><title>Ford Introduces the Seat Belt Air Bag</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=f10da336-67b1-4faa-a2a0-c24613644951</link><description><![CDATA[DETROIT(AP)—Air bags have long been mounted in the steering wheel, dashboard and sides of vehicles.  Now, they’re in the seat belts.
Ford Motor Company plans to introduce seat belt-mounted air bags in the back seat of the 2011 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle, which will hit the market next fall.  Ford says it’s the first automaker to mass produce the technology.
The belts have a cylindrical air bag that stretches from the buckle to the shoulder and fits inside a pocket sewn into the belt. ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:17:47 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=f10da336-67b1-4faa-a2a0-c24613644951</guid></item><item><title>A Cookbook for Cancer Patients!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=0bab7cfc-9770-4213-94a0-bb31ff68db59</link><description><![CDATA[(CNN)—Walk into Lisa Nasser’s kitchen most evenings and you’re greeted by rich aromas that indicate an exceptional cook is at work on a delicious meal.



Cooking is Nasser’s passion, but she left the kitchen and the cooking to others for six months in 2006 when she, like her mother before her, learned she had breast cancer.  Numerous rounds of chemotherapy left her spent.  “I didn’t have the energy to go shopping, bring in the food, prepare the food.  I needed to rest, to sleep,” she recall...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:10:44 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=0bab7cfc-9770-4213-94a0-bb31ff68db59</guid></item><item><title>If only cars could talk...</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=8d61301f-f820-4b73-b580-4fdc9fd0cf60</link><description><![CDATA[


If only cars could talk.  It would make the buying experience a lot easier, wouldn't it?  Because verbalized or not, every used car has a story to tell.  And to avoid getting ripped off, it's up to you to listen.  You need to know about the skeletons in that car's closet, the dark secrets of its past.

There are so many problems that can hide easily under the surface such as accident damage, a counterfeit title, failing mechanical parts.  It's not as if you're marrying the car, but you a...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:31:03 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=8d61301f-f820-4b73-b580-4fdc9fd0cf60</guid></item><item><title>Financial Mistakes That Could Haunt You Forever</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=6680c3ac-4736-4627-aaa2-6936c27407a0</link><description><![CDATA[After the sudden drop in the Dow this time last year, many investors were left to wonder what else could happen to deflate their savings and investment portfolios. We came up with a list of some of the scariest -- and potentially most costly -- financial mistakes you could make. Take steps now to ensure that you don't lose money by making some of these big, bad choices.
Not Rolling Over Your 401(k) Savings
If you leave a job and opt to take the savings you have accumulated through your employe...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:36:05 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=6680c3ac-4736-4627-aaa2-6936c27407a0</guid></item><item><title>Utah's 4-day work week brings some dividends</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=19b20b50-a2ea-4aa2-9fb7-1308b2e165b0</link><description><![CDATA[By PAUL FOY, Associated Press Writer Paul Foy, Associated Press Writer – Thu Oct 22, 8:04 am ET

SALT LAKE CITY – Closing Utah state offices on Fridays has delivered an unexpected bonus: a big saving on overtime pay.
New calculations show Utah saved $4.1 million in the first year of a government experiment with a four-day workweek.
State employees were eager to leave after the longer workday, and weren't inclined to work an extra hour or two.
"They're getting what they need to get done in 1...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:34:21 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=19b20b50-a2ea-4aa2-9fb7-1308b2e165b0</guid></item><item><title>Orionid Meteor Shower Tonight!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=6567b978-bd6a-4bd2-b1c9-7352a7217ad4</link><description><![CDATA[Robert Roy Britt
Editorial Director
SPACE.com Robert Roy Britt
editorial Director
space.com – Tue Oct 20, 12:30 pm ET




The Orionid meteor shower is expected to put on a good show tonight into the predawn hours Wednesday, weather permitting.
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This annual meteor shower is created when Earth passes through trails of comet debris left in space long ago by Halley's Comet. The "shooting stars" develop when bits typically no larger than a pea , and mostly sand-grain-sized, vaporize ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:19:52 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=6567b978-bd6a-4bd2-b1c9-7352a7217ad4</guid></item><item><title>12 Ways to Prevent Colds and the Flu</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=3b15fd12-029d-4c4a-97a7-05d01e5e4da0</link><description><![CDATA[There are no known cures for colds and flu, so cold and flu prevention should be your goal. A proactive approach to warding off colds and flu is apt to make your whole life healthier. The most effective way for preventing the flu is to get the flu shot. It may not be natural, but it works better than anything else. But there are other strategies you can employ as well. Here are some suggestions you may want to try:
 
#1 Wash Your Hands 
Most cold and flu viruses are spread by direct contact. ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:29:53 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=3b15fd12-029d-4c4a-97a7-05d01e5e4da0</guid></item><item><title>Lots of good reasons to be careful out there!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=d12bbd3f-bab8-4134-ad39-08a3ed37f6ce</link><description><![CDATA[Car Accident Statistics
In 2005, there were almost 6.5 million automobile accidents in the United States. The cost of these crashes totaled more than $230 billion. Almost 3 million people were injured and more than 45,000 died. On average, another person dies in a car crash every 12 minutes in this country - that's approximately 123 deaths per day.
Throught the coordinated efforts of automobile designers, manufacturers and organizations like the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administr...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:39:58 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=d12bbd3f-bab8-4134-ad39-08a3ed37f6ce</guid></item><item><title>The truth comes out!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=f9db2c9c-7f21-4035-8fc5-8ee81b38c667</link><description><![CDATA[Children are More Distracting for Drivers Than Texting?
Dayton Business Journal
October 9,2009


As the federal (and state) governments look to ban texting while driving, a new survey finds that isn’t the most dangerous distraction for drivers: Kids and road rage are.
The survey of more than 3,000 drivers also found a distinct difference between men and women when it comes to distractions on the road, according to LeaseTrader.com, which conducted the poll.
For 18.3 percent of men, road ra...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:12:33 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=f9db2c9c-7f21-4035-8fc5-8ee81b38c667</guid></item><item><title>New Insurance Policy to Help Buffer Cancer!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=5e1c35c8-8dfd-4e9c-a673-5a9e05970745</link><description><![CDATA[

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month!
Why should this be important to you?  First, take a look at all the women in your life.  Second, consider the fact that breast cancer, if caught early, is treatable, and in a lot of cases, curable!  
That is what breast cancer(or any type of cancer) awareness is all about.  Early detection.  Treatment options.  Prevention.  There just can’t be enough said on a disease that knows no boundaries or restrictions.  It is a cruel parasite, profilerating ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:51:20 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=5e1c35c8-8dfd-4e9c-a673-5a9e05970745</guid></item><item><title>More coverage equals less headaches!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=fa98aa46-7e47-4acc-97ad-d97793e4c651</link><description><![CDATA[Although most drivers believe cutting back on their car insurance is a good way to save money, little do they know that it actually puts them at a greater financial risk.  Not only is driving without insurance illegal, but not having enough may land you in debt a lot worse than paying a little extra for more coverage.



The State of Oklahoma requires every driver to have liability insurance, in the amount of 25/50.  This insurance is designed to protect others from something you might do.  ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:56:30 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=fa98aa46-7e47-4acc-97ad-d97793e4c651</guid></item><item><title>Saving on Utility Bills</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=0a5fbb07-69ad-4f1c-9049-ff5f22256733</link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
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Some of our bills can be eliminated as being “extras”, but utilities is just not one of these.  If you are noticing an increase in your utility bills it is time to review what you may or may not be doing to cause the increase.  Here are some helpful tips for ways to decrease your utility bills.


Water
Check to make sure there are no leaky faucets.  You would be surprised at how much water loss can accumulate from even a slow drip…..over two gallons per hour!
When watering t...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:08:44 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=0a5fbb07-69ad-4f1c-9049-ff5f22256733</guid></item><item><title>Tips for Winterizing Your Car</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=137af1f5-0f69-47a4-8b98-ebc43cf1fe4d</link><description><![CDATA[Climate changes don't affect just you?they also affect your car. In regions that don't enjoy mild winters, you wouldn't dream of heading outside without a heavy coat if the wind chill brought the temperature below freezing. Don't expect your car to function properly without some attention to its winter needs, too.
Engine Oil in the Winter
The oil in your engine changes depending on how hot or cold the engine is running. Because the outside temperatures will influence the internal temperature o...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:01:23 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=137af1f5-0f69-47a4-8b98-ebc43cf1fe4d</guid></item><item><title>Driven to Distraction</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=47827501-bd53-4888-81e0-9fd217454c01</link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Logan, Utah – In most states, if somebody is texting behind the wheel and causes a crash that injures or kills someone, the penalty can be as light as a fine.
Utah is much tougher.
After a crash here that killed two scientists-and prompted a dogged investigation by a police officer and a local victim’s advocate-Utah passed the nation’s toughest law to crack down on texting behind the wheel.  Offenders now face up to 15 years in prison.
The new law, which took effect in May, penalizes ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:25:25 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=47827501-bd53-4888-81e0-9fd217454c01</guid></item><item><title>Texting and driving.....</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=91474704-70ef-4002-bd99-abaeffb1f6df</link><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA HOUSE TO REVIEW TEXTING AND DRIVING
A woman whose mother was killed nearly a year ago in an Oklahoma City traffic accident in which the other driver was talking on a cell phone said Monday she will urge a House committee to ban all types of activity with a mobile device while driving.
Legislation should be passed to outlaw text messaging and conversations on cell phones while driving, including those with hands-free devices, Jennifer Smith said.
“I am against any cell phone use at al...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:52:37 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=91474704-70ef-4002-bd99-abaeffb1f6df</guid></item><item><title>Did you know......</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=a2684001-603e-4065-94cf-18902edc4a85</link><description><![CDATA[Cool Brain Facts 


Your brain is the most complex, mind-blowing organ in the universe.&nbsp; 
It is estimated to be only about 3 pounds, which is usually around 2 percent of your body’s weight.&nbsp; 
Unbelievably, given that it is the bedrock of your personality, some think even your soul, it is 85% water!&nbsp; 
It is estimated that the brain has 100 billion nerve cells and more connections in it than there are stars in the universe, which is about the number of stars in the Milky Way G...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:38:35 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=a2684001-603e-4065-94cf-18902edc4a85</guid></item><item><title>There goes the neighborhood!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=d26c5b52-9f57-4d6e-b7b0-2f9c3902a272</link><description><![CDATA[August 25, 2009
Believe it or not, the neighborhood that your house rests in is important when insurance companies factor your insurance rates. &nbsp;According to an article recently published by Insurance Agents, you should take just as much time and care in picking out an adequate neighborhood that you do picking out an adequate house to live in.
There are many things to consider when buying a home: &nbsp;crime rates, proximity to stores and services, and many more.&nbsp; Not only do these h...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:19:31 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=d26c5b52-9f57-4d6e-b7b0-2f9c3902a272</guid></item><item><title>Watch out for those kids!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=b3a4c5c7-e2d3-470b-8117-8eaf23a7f297</link><description><![CDATA[School is back in!
As many of us already know, school is back in session. Many of us are wondering, along with our kids, where the heck did summer go?&nbsp; Regardless of the speed of time, the one thing we all need to be aware of is our speed in school zones.&nbsp; The Edmond police department alone wrote 55 tickets and 63 warnings on the very first day of school this year.&nbsp; They say they would have made more stops, but they felt the rainfall would have created hazardous situations in try...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:38:16 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=b3a4c5c7-e2d3-470b-8117-8eaf23a7f297</guid></item><item><title>Top Ten Tips for Preventing Road Rage</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=28663533-3ccc-40f3-921b-363f286a1930</link><description><![CDATA[Recently, a roadside billboard showed an infuriated driver screaming at the car ahead of her while her toddler observed from the backseat. The tag line said, "She learns by watching you."Like most people, I figured the anti-road rage advertisement didn't apply to me. I'm a decent, courteous driver, right? Yet it was only a few minutes before I found myself shouting "Go, lady!" at the driver in front of me, who took more than 3 seconds to react to a green light. As if on cue, my 5-year-old in the...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:42:42 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=28663533-3ccc-40f3-921b-363f286a1930</guid></item><item><title>Finding the Right Renters Policy</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=be082147-ce81-4627-bc5d-0b66acedccbd</link><description><![CDATA[Whether you’re renting an apartment, a home, a town home, or a condo, you’re going to need a renters insurance policy.&nbsp; Renters insurance is something you can buy to protect all of your stuff within your home.&nbsp; It covers everything from dishes and clothes, to electronics and equipment should there be a fire or robbery. &nbsp;Not just any renter’s policy will do, and the perfect policy won’t just fall into your lap.&nbsp; There are a few things that you can and should do when comparing ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:36:35 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=be082147-ce81-4627-bc5d-0b66acedccbd</guid></item><item><title>Low-speed "Bumps" may cost you a lot!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=f90b07d2-f416-46bd-b17a-826ecbe95da9</link><description><![CDATA[
ARLINGTON, VA — Bumpers on 2009 models of the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, and Nissan Maxima performed better than their 2007 predecessors in low-speed crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Bumpers on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion did worse than earlier models. None of the 6 popular midsize sedans earns the top rating of good in a recent series of tests designed to assess and compare how well bumpers resist damage in everyday fender-ben...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:25:07 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=f90b07d2-f416-46bd-b17a-826ecbe95da9</guid></item><item><title>Why loss of use should be part of your policy.</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=6736890a-09d4-422c-a1ff-95a82e11d355</link><description><![CDATA[People often say that the car has replaced the horse in modern society.&nbsp; This is really an understatement.&nbsp; The car is so much more important than the horse ever was.&nbsp; When was the last time you went without driving your car?&nbsp; How long do you think you could go without having to use it?&nbsp; Unless you live in the heart of the city, the answer is not very long!
When buying car insurance, many people assume that they’re getting certain coverages.&nbsp; They expect to be cove...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:50:08 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=6736890a-09d4-422c-a1ff-95a82e11d355</guid></item><item><title>Does your insurance policy cover all your needs?</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=96d7b5f9-0374-4bf3-82fc-6c9bdc09c6af</link><description><![CDATA[Are you covered?

Homeowners, apartment owners and renters can buy many different kinds of property and casualty insurance. 
In terms of risks covered, there are two subcategories: named peril and all peril. Named-peril policies specify the risks covered and exclude everything else. All-peril policies specify the risks not covered but include everything else. &nbsp;Risks are defined as anything that causes economic loss.
The most basic policy (called an HO-1) provides protection against loss...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:47:08 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=96d7b5f9-0374-4bf3-82fc-6c9bdc09c6af</guid></item><item><title>Oklahoma cracks down on insurance dodgers!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=d1d56c48-9bf6-49c7-9948-a1d1c133a3b8</link><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma is cracking down on those who don’t have auto insurance!&nbsp; Beginning July 1, 2009, driving without liability insurance will carry a maximum fine of $350 and hundreds more in court costs and fees.&nbsp; You could be jailed for up to 30 days and&nbsp; repeat offenders are subject to a two-year driver license suspension.
To maintain good-standing with the law, you must establish financial responsibility for your vehicle.&nbsp; For most of us, that means purchasing liability insurance....]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:18:56 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=d1d56c48-9bf6-49c7-9948-a1d1c133a3b8</guid></item><item><title>Pay-As-You-Go Insurance?</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=4ae5419a-4b53-4422-b1b0-ce919edbf678</link><description><![CDATA[
With the recent popularity of car sharing pay-as-you-go programs here in the United States some California lawmakers are thinking of applying the same idea to auto insurance. California's Department of Insurance has issued legislation that would allow the state's drivers to pay for their car insurance based on the amount of miles they drive.
The model very much resembles pre-paid cell phone programs. Insurers would offer consumers different insurance packages avoiding the need to pay a high p...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:22:22 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=4ae5419a-4b53-4422-b1b0-ce919edbf678</guid></item><item><title>Auto Insurance Claims:  Top 10 Things You NTK!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=5e97b968-fb42-4719-b167-71f2bcf25a8a</link><description><![CDATA[As if getting into an accident isn’t stressful enough, sometimes the claims process can be equally as frustrating.&nbsp; By obtaining as much information as possible, you can save yourself time as well as help out your insurance company in getting your claim resolved as soon as possible.
Who did I have the accident with?&nbsp; Be sure you get complete information from the other party(ies) involved.&nbsp; This includes their name, address, and contact numbers, as well as their driver’s license a...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:30:26 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=5e97b968-fb42-4719-b167-71f2bcf25a8a</guid></item><item><title>New Mexico's Drunk Driving Laws Pay Off!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=80e7f787-7e0e-44ac-8bbe-e61ca8a3cc21</link><description><![CDATA[Reporting from Albuquerque " For the last seven years, Horace, a four-time convicted drunk driver, has lived with an electronic probation officer in the front seat of his red sedan. The device, an "ignition interlock," acts as a breath-alcohol analyzer and requires him to prove he's sober before the engine will start.New Mexico, which led the nation in alcohol-related crash rates for years, in 2005 became the first state to require the interlock for every convicted drunk driver. The interlock le...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:43:16 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=80e7f787-7e0e-44ac-8bbe-e61ca8a3cc21</guid></item><item><title>Have a great Fourth of July holiday!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=80f50f41-6381-45a0-81f2-8843a56cbe45</link><description><![CDATA[With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun holiday with great memories.&nbsp; In order to keep all those memories good, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.
Yeah, we know, everybody KNOWS about fireworks safety, but you’d be surprised at how many people don’t follow it.&nbsp; Unfortunately, those are the same people who grace the halls of emergency rooms all over the nation this time of year.&nbsp; Accidents will happen obviously, but a few preventative mea...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:29:39 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=80f50f41-6381-45a0-81f2-8843a56cbe45</guid></item><item><title>Texting is more dangerous than driving drunk! </title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=46111e4f-83d5-41d4-bb17-6d1d57a2dab1</link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
There have been studies that compare text messaging on cellphones and other hand-held devices to driving drunk.&nbsp;Several states have already banned texting while driving. &nbsp;But according to Car and Driver, no one has done a real-world test — until now.
In an article that appears&nbsp;in the latest edition of Car and Driver magazine,&nbsp;the editors hooked up a Honda Pilot with a red light on the windshield. Car &amp; Driver’s editor and chief, Eddie Alterman, 37, and the magazi...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:13:30 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=46111e4f-83d5-41d4-bb17-6d1d57a2dab1</guid></item><item><title>More car insurance facts!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=791f7fa9-428c-4ea0-a790-21a2cdad4ea4</link><description><![CDATA[Car Insurance is Important!
Even with the economic recession coming into play, it is still important to have a car insurance policy.&nbsp; It pays to have that safety net in case of any accidents or other expenses that might cost you more in the long run had you opted to pay for them yourself.&nbsp; Although you have that option, having an insurance plan helps you guard against emergency spending.&nbsp;&nbsp; Not getting a car insurance policy also labels you as a high risk driver, which transl...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:18:27 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=791f7fa9-428c-4ea0-a790-21a2cdad4ea4</guid></item><item><title>Economy got you down?</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=f12709b0-1106-4fc7-bd3a-ceb0fc25cea0</link><description><![CDATA[We’re all looking for ways to save money, right?&nbsp; With the weather getting hotter, you need to look no further than your own home to find the little things that can make a big difference in your utility bills.&nbsp; 
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Water
Check to make sure none of the faucets in your home are leaking/dripping.&nbsp; A slow dripping faucet can add up to over two gallons of water per hour!
When watering the garden, set a schedule and try to water in the early morning hours to help minimize evapor...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:32:49 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=f12709b0-1106-4fc7-bd3a-ceb0fc25cea0</guid></item><item><title>How to save money on your next new car purchase!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=fa7849f7-53a0-40cb-af8f-9579b6004247</link><description><![CDATA[From seeking greater fuel efficiency to carpooling, some American drivers are looking for ways to save on ownership costs.But one thing most can't do without is car insurance. Each of the nation's 50 states has laws that require drivers purchase liability insurance or proved enough "proof of financial responsibility" to cover a claim in case of an accident.The good news is, premiums are dropping!&nbsp; The average in May was at its lowest point in a year at $1,871 per car, down from the national...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:37:04 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=fa7849f7-53a0-40cb-af8f-9579b6004247</guid></item><item><title>Understanding your coverages!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=8ba2474c-314c-4f38-9818-7f1509ed3086</link><description><![CDATA[Do you know the difference between uninsured motorist coverage and med pay?&nbsp; Insurance can be confusing enough without all the different coverages.&nbsp; But in fact, that’s what your policy is, different pieces of coverage that make up the whole policy.&nbsp; Knowing what some of those parts are can help you decide if you have exactly what you need.&nbsp; The following is a comparison of two parts that are often confused with each other.
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Uninsured Motorist Coverage
If you are inv...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:06:36 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=8ba2474c-314c-4f38-9818-7f1509ed3086</guid></item><item><title>Reducing your auto stress level!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=38cdbcb6-0da3-45dd-b04a-bc55be5b0288</link><description><![CDATA[Everybody knows stuff happens.&nbsp; There are those days that it seems no matter what you do, everything goes wrong.&nbsp; &nbsp;A little prevention can go a long way in keeping other things from adding to our troubles.&nbsp; Here are some simple tips that may help prevent you from being in an auto accident.
Have you ever been driving along and noticed that somebody’s light is out?&nbsp; No, not the one above their head, although I’ve seen that too!&nbsp; I’m talking about the lights on their ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:08:21 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=38cdbcb6-0da3-45dd-b04a-bc55be5b0288</guid></item><item><title>Food for Thought</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=977fcd18-5a35-4531-8afb-49de71aa4042</link><description><![CDATA[We're going to go off the beaten path for a moment and use a personal experience to illustrate why it is important to read your insurance policy....or at least know what questions to ask your agent!This might seem a bit complicated, but bear with me and I'll do my best to paint a clear picture.&nbsp; I had a "spouse" health insurance policy with my husband that was paid for by his employer.&nbsp; As things go awry as they sometimes do, we were divorced.&nbsp; However, he did not cancel my health...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:23:12 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=977fcd18-5a35-4531-8afb-49de71aa4042</guid></item><item><title>Find Cheap Car Insurance in Oklahoma</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=da311486-3e5b-4449-92cf-d0c2913d93f2</link><description><![CDATA[
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Insurance is one of those things we all feel like we pay too much for.&nbsp; It’s hard to understand the value of something we cannot hold in our hands.&nbsp; However, if you’re ever involved in an accident, no price is too high for the comfort in knowing that you’re covered.&nbsp; So, how do you find cheap car insurance? &nbsp;If you’re looking for just the basic coverage you can use the following tips to find the lowest rates in Oklahoma. 
First, comparison shop locally with an inde...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:46:13 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=da311486-3e5b-4449-92cf-d0c2913d93f2</guid></item><item><title>Can you pass the driver's written exam?</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=ddbabd72-927e-4d3d-8697-c4618c06e77d</link><description><![CDATA[Can you pass the written driver's test?Direct Link to PostDo you ever wonder about the skill of that driver in your rear-view mirror, you know, the one who seems to riding your bumper?Statistics show that some 41 million drivers would not pass a written driver's test today.&nbsp; That's 20.1 percent of licensed drivers!&nbsp; That translates to 1 in 5 of every 100 drivers on the road cannot pass the written exam!About 76.6 percent of drivers know basic road rules, and that's down from 78.1 perce...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:56:50 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=ddbabd72-927e-4d3d-8697-c4618c06e77d</guid></item><item><title>How to save money on homeowner's insurance.</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=302dd343-61c1-4c2c-bd6d-1932221831ac</link><description><![CDATA[How to Save Money On Homeowners Insurance
If you are looking for cheap homeowners insurance, you often may have to compromise the price; the more expensive the better policy. Although this is the main rule, there are some exceptions. One of these exceptions is to get discounts on homeowners insurance. Have You Filed claims the last couple of years? If you haven't filed any claims for a couple of years or so, you might be able to save up to 15% on your premiums. Also, if you use the same insuran...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:03:51 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=302dd343-61c1-4c2c-bd6d-1932221831ac</guid></item><item><title>Making Renovations?  Tell your insurance company.</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=ced13fe8-5791-4103-b6b3-781ff9bf0723</link><description><![CDATA[HEADLINE: Making renovations? Be sure to tell your insurance companyBYLINE: The Lowell Sun Over the weekend, I attended a party at a friend's house. We got into a discussion about homeowner's insurance and the liabilities associated with a policy. In particular, my friend had recently purchased a trampoline for his kids. Having gone through a similar experience of a tenant wanting to put a trampoline on a property that I own, I asked him the name of the insurance company that would insure the pr...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 16:07:34 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=ced13fe8-5791-4103-b6b3-781ff9bf0723</guid></item><item><title>Money Steers Seat Belt Debate</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=2cce4635-a37a-4bc3-ab8d-7f6617c2bdaa</link><description><![CDATA[
The war of words over mandatory seat belt laws in the USA rages on this spring.


As state legislatures move toward adjournment, proponents argue that such laws save lives, while opponents counter that they are an unnecessary government intrusion.
For states confronting deep budget gaps this year, the debate has an added resonance: Transportation grants that Congress made available to states that enact mandatory seat belt laws expire June 30.
Florida and Arkansas recently enacted such law...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 13:45:31 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=2cce4635-a37a-4bc3-ab8d-7f6617c2bdaa</guid></item><item><title>Auto Insurance for Military Personnel</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=99414f6b-cbff-4923-ad50-8a5ad94f3b58</link><description><![CDATA[If you, or your spouse, are presently enlisted in any branch of the U.S. military, there is a chance that you may be eligible for a discount on your automobile insurance, depending on the company who provides your policy. Anyone who is considered military personnel, active or retired, should find out from their&nbsp;insurance agent&nbsp;if they have any kind of discount program in place for men and women who are serving our country.

There are some&nbsp;insurance companies&nbsp;who will agree ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 11:40:19 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=99414f6b-cbff-4923-ad50-8a5ad94f3b58</guid></item><item><title>Insurance Poll</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=1a1ec9e5-a1cc-491c-b3c0-25a2bc1cfc45</link><description><![CDATA[What qualities do you look for when choosing an insurance company?To submit your answer, follow this link:http://polls.linkedin.com/p/36394/sxlum]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 12:54:06 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=1a1ec9e5-a1cc-491c-b3c0-25a2bc1cfc45</guid></item><item><title>Car Seat Safety: Choose a safe seat for your child</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=4959dba3-39ac-44be-afc3-3226ffad8d7b</link><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Tribune recently released a study about car seat safety. We have summarized the most important safety tips for you. For more information and the safest car seat for your specific vehicle, visit www.chicagotribune.com/testresults 

Safety features to look for when buying a car seat:
Side wings, which create a cocoon around the child and keep them inside the car seat
&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As much foam padding as possible
&#183;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 09:52:23 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=4959dba3-39ac-44be-afc3-3226ffad8d7b</guid></item><item><title>Insuring your teen driver in a tough economy </title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=ee8df2db-bab8-4625-8858-7fe7296e566f</link><description><![CDATA[
Most&nbsp; teenagers count the days until they can get behind the wheel of a car and cruise. Many of their parents count the days, too, but for many different reasons. For the teens, it means freedom and fun. For parents, it means sleepless nights and lighter pocketbooks. 
The parents' concerns are valid. Drivers under 25 are four times as likely as older drivers to die in an accident, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As a result, adding a 16-year-old driver to your...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:07:37 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=ee8df2db-bab8-4625-8858-7fe7296e566f</guid></item><item><title>Driver Distractions Contribute to Deadly Crashes</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=c1ae90fe-ec41-4d9c-9602-11a5c039676a</link><description><![CDATA[
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In a recent study conducted Professor John D. Lee of the University of Iowa, 88 percent of drivers believe they drive safer and better than others on the road. This contradicts other results of the study, however, showing that aggressive and distracted drivers may play a role in the over 40,000 motor vehicle deaths each year. In addition, the rate for disabling injuries cau...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:17:57 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=c1ae90fe-ec41-4d9c-9602-11a5c039676a</guid></item><item><title>New Subcompact Vehicle Crash Tests from IIHS</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=300be8d8-9f5a-40cb-8aa0-e47b76be6c5a</link><description><![CDATA[IIHS NEWS RELEASE
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NEW CRASH TESTS DEMONSTRATE THE INFLUENCE OF VEHICLE SIZE AND WEIGHT ON SAFETY IN CRASHES; RESULTS ARE RELEVANT TO FUEL ECONOMY POLICIES


ARLINGTON, VA —Three front-to-front crash tests, each involving a micro car or minicar into a midsize model from the same manufacturer, show how extra vehicle size and weight enhance occupant protection in collisions. These Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests are about the physics of car crashes, which dictate that very ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:14:51 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=300be8d8-9f5a-40cb-8aa0-e47b76be6c5a</guid></item><item><title>Underage Drinking Laws</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=a84313b6-4913-4819-bff4-c3df2a5c86a2</link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Underage Drinking Laws: The Science Behind Saving Lives&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
Written by: Family Insurance 
Many studies have been conducted regarding underage drinking laws in The United States. In fact, the 21 Minimum Legal Drinking Age Law (MLDA) is one of the most studied public health laws ever.&nbsp; Most of these reports have come to t...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:02:31 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=a84313b6-4913-4819-bff4-c3df2a5c86a2</guid></item><item><title>OK in ‘state of emergency’ after last week’s fires</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=3d76b0bb-d643-4941-a247-1b686df3697f</link><description><![CDATA[Photo courtesy Sue Orgrocki Associated Press
Written by: Family Insurance 
Oklahoma insurance agents are here to assist victims of the devastating wildfires and high winds across the state last week.
According to fire officials, more than 50 homes were burned in Oklahoma County Wednesday evening, the result of just one of many fires statewide. Choctaw, Lindsey and Sparks were also affected, among other areas around the state.&nbsp; 
The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management reports mor...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:17:07 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=3d76b0bb-d643-4941-a247-1b686df3697f</guid></item><item><title>Car Insurance is a lot like a marriage!</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=0bfa7b3b-d3ff-45e3-8682-2f203c0b8628</link><description><![CDATA[ 
Before you commit, know what you’re getting into!
With more than 3,000 auto insurers&nbsp;in the United States, how do you choose the one that best suits your needs? Here are four questions to help guide you through the decision process.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:24:30 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=0bfa7b3b-d3ff-45e3-8682-2f203c0b8628</guid></item><item><title> Accidents Account for More Than 1/3 of All Teens</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=f0c23352-6d49-4174-af39-fe5f4f768a54</link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Young drivers make many mistakes while behind the wheel that may put their lives, and the lives of their passengers, at risk. Read this article to find how to educate your teen on safe driving skills.Blog written by: Gary Cero ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:31:12 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=f0c23352-6d49-4174-af39-fe5f4f768a54</guid></item><item><title> Auto Repair Networks Do the Legwork for Consumers</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=dfe73602-60f6-4e09-b310-bab36261742d</link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Which auto body shop should you chose? Insurance c...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:22:38 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=dfe73602-60f6-4e09-b310-bab36261742d</guid></item><item><title>What's your insurance IQ?</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=d4018a6e-2303-45c7-9da0-7eb5d18554ae</link><description><![CDATA[According to National Association of Insurance Commisioners, many Americans believe they possess sufficient knowledge on insurance to make policy-related decisions. NAIC's findings tell seem to disagree. The study showed that most Americans failed their simple&nbsp;quiz on auto, home and life insurance with a whooping 49%... Click here to find out how your insurance knowledge measures up!*The link to the Insurance Intelligence quiz is at the top of the page on the right-hand side.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:26:12 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=d4018a6e-2303-45c7-9da0-7eb5d18554ae</guid></item><item><title>11 vehicles earn TOP SAFETY PICK award</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=20ddf3e7-dfc7-4203-9abf-e1cb6577a940</link><description><![CDATA[The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has annouced its' Top Safety Picks for 2009. Find out how your vehicle ranks in crash-test ratings.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information on how vehicles are tested, read the information below from IIHS.com:


&nbsp;The Institute rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal, o...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:09:35 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=20ddf3e7-dfc7-4203-9abf-e1cb6577a940</guid></item><item><title>Big Name Pickups Leave Something to be Desired</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=cd59c814-e7d3-42e0-9c98-9bdbb435f035</link><description><![CDATA[The 2009 models of a few big name pickups provide wimpy side crash protection in tests conducted by The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Read this article to find out which pickups faired poorly in the tests and may leave you wanting to more...protection, that is. photo taken from Chevrolet.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:59:23 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=cd59c814-e7d3-42e0-9c98-9bdbb435f035</guid></item><item><title>Plan now for springtime weather extremes</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=0e31802d-1ce4-4f51-a5ce-585f46848655</link><description><![CDATA[We have begun our Spring mailings this month. This quarter's newsletter is about staying safe and protecting your home against tornadoes and flood damage. Read the article text here&nbsp;to learn what you can do to prepare for the upcoming spring weather extremes! If you're wondering if you're carrying proper coverages, call to speak with one of our agents today!]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:44:05 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=0e31802d-1ce4-4f51-a5ce-585f46848655</guid></item><item><title>Your child's booster seat may be dangerous</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=0ec76882-e33b-4f62-ae7e-9cd4e422ac4e</link><description><![CDATA[This article&nbsp;has a lot of great information about child booster seats. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety conducted an evaluation of the top 41 booster seats ad found that 13 of them were not preforming their duties properly. Check out the article to see a list of booster seats that are recommended, those that are just okay and those that are doing their jobs properly. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:59:51 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=0ec76882-e33b-4f62-ae7e-9cd4e422ac4e</guid></item><item><title>Do you know your vehicle history?</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=5cb95fce-0a55-446e-ba4f-fdf77cd097f8</link><description><![CDATA[The National Insurance Crime Bureau has developed a database for consumer protection. Just what are they protecting you from? Click here&nbsp;to read my article and find out.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:51:53 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=5cb95fce-0a55-446e-ba4f-fdf77cd097f8</guid></item><item><title>1 in 4 Oklahomans Driving Without Auto Insurance</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=faff0c29-979f-405a-bea6-f8d1e47ec398</link><description><![CDATA[You may be driving alongside more uninsured motorists than you think. Brittany ran across a new study that revealed some startling information about Oklahoma drivers. To read the full article and learn what you can do to protect yourself in a loss, follow this link.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:33:40 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=faff0c29-979f-405a-bea6-f8d1e47ec398</guid></item><item><title>Older Drivers Are More Likely To Die In Intersecti</title><link>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=cd8fa217-e367-4d6d-afb6-5900d88a3049</link><description><![CDATA[Recently, I ran across some courious information, so I put together an article about what I learned. It is about how older drivers are more likely to have fatal car accidents in intersections than younger drivers. Here is the link to read my article:
http://www.articlerich.com/Article/Older-Drivers-More-Likely-To-Die-In-Accidents/484909 ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:32:21 -0600</pubDate><guid>http://www.gotomypolicy.com/blog.aspx?entry=cd8fa217-e367-4d6d-afb6-5900d88a3049</guid></item>
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