Starting college is an exciting time in anyone’s life. It’s a major step toward building a career and often means getting to make your first big life decisions—like Texas car insurance.  While finding auto insurance for Texas students might not be at the top of your to-do list, that doesn’t mean it’s not important. This article walks you through how to find the best affordable coverage for UT Austin students and beyond.  Can College Students Still Be Part of Their Parents’ Auto Insurance?  Typically, they can be covered by their parents’ insurance, even if the parents don’t live ..read more

What if you could make on the worst days of the year better with just one step?  For many people, the worst day of the year is April 15. This is when taxes are due, which can be very stressful. It’s even more stressful if you wait until April to prepare them.  Texans dreading giving money to Uncle Sam are best off using a good preparation service such as TaxMax, and it’s important to get started sooner rather than later. Why should you hire a professional service before April? Keep reading to discover the answers!  1. Reduced Risk of Identity Theft from Taxes  When you’re p ..read more

Life insurance is a type of financial product that is designed to provide your heirs with a financial payment upon your passing. These benefits exist to ease the financial challenges that come with the loss of a loved one — especially one that provides for multiple dependents. Life insurance could provide you with peace of mind while providing for your loved ones in the future.  How Much Should You Have?  Your age and other factors will determine the answer. But certainly, at least enough that your family won’t be left to pay for your funeral and then try to exist having lost a major ..read more

Do you feel a need to have the wind in your hair?   If you have recently purchased, or are looking to purchase, a motorcycle, finding the right insurance policy should be one of your top priorities. Motorcycle insurance can protect your investment and ensure you are covered in the case of an accident. Plus, it’s the only way to legally drive in Texas.  As with auto policies, there are many different options available. You can choose to be fully covered (and you might have to if you have financed your bike). This offers not only the state-required liability, but adds comprehensiv ..read more

What if a single accident put your entire family in danger?  This happens to many Texas families every year during the winter. When you combine poor driving conditions with tired, often-impaired drivers, there are more accidents on the road. If you get into an accident and cannot fix the car yourself, you and your family may be stuck out in the cold.  Of course, if you had roadside assistance, helping your family would be as simple as making a phone call. Curious if you need such assistance? Keep reading to discover 7 reasons why every Texas driver needs a roadside assistance plan to ..read more

What if your insurance failed you when you needed it the most?  This happens to countless renters every single year. They rely on their renters insurance to protect them in the event of an unexpected catastrophe. But when certain catastrophes happen, renters are shocked to discover that this particular incident is not covered.  Worried this could happen to you? Don’t be! We’ve rounded up the 6 most common reasons your renters insurance is likely to fail you and what you can do about it to keep your home, your family, and your property safe.  1. Renters Insurance May Not Cover Na ..read more

With the cost of everything going up, finding ways to prolong the life of our most valued possessions seems more important than ever. Your car is one of those items that you depend on heavily – and for most of us, purchasing a new car can feel out of reach right now. So, what steps can we take to ensure that our dependable auto has its longest possible life? Just like us, making sure it has a healthy diet of the proper fluids and fuel, while receiving an annual checkup, can go a long way to extending its life with little to no costly repairs along the way. 1. A Healthy Diet For us, that’s heav ..read more

Everyone that drives in Dallas knows that car insurance is a necessity. In fact, the minimum car insurance required to drive in Dallas is liability insurance that covers $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident in bodily injury liability. This pays for the medical expenses of injured parties if you cause a crash. In addition, at least $25,000 per accident for property damage liability is mandated.   Average Cost of Car Insurance  The minimum coverage costs about $42 per month on average, whereas full coverage can cost about $152. Many drivers carry more insurance than the min ..read more

Is your family planning to journey through parts of vast Texas for the end-of-year holidays? If so, you definitely won’t be alone. That’s why you need to first take a few minutes to review your car insurance plan and make sure it includes a roadside assistance benefit. Or add it if you aren’t covered.  Here’s why.  Roadside assistance is a simple, affordable, and yet critical add-on benefit. It assures you and your loved ones of the availability of 24/7 ‘round-the-clock emergency coverage when you need it most, such as when you’re stranded at the side of a road or in a strange parkin ..read more

It’s a scary fact that kids are more than twice as likely to get hit by a car and killed on Halloween than any other day of the year. The combination of young children running around outside after dark mixed with drivers who may have been to a costume party and had a little too much to drink can be deadly. It’s up to all of us to make sure that while Halloween provides some appropriate chills and thrills, we all return home safely. Safety Rules for Drivers The number one rule, as always, is never drink and drive. If you are going to a party or to celebrate at your favorite hangout, either don ..read more