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An insurance payment protection policy can help an individual protect his credit rating in case of job loss or a serious accident or illness. Depending on the coverage, such a policy may also pay off certain types of indebtedness in case of death. It seems that people are very interested in these types of policies, perhaps because of the current economic situation. So many employees are fearful about losing their jobs that it’s only natural for them to look for ways to handle indebtedness. People are worried that a loss of income will result in bills not getting paid and that this will have an adverse affect on their credit rating. Scripture says: “‘Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the Lord your God’” (Leviticus 26:1).

But how many conscientious people worship at the altar of the almighty credit score? Of course, they don’t mean for the score to be an idol, but too often that is what it becomes. A person is so afraid of a drop in the credit rating that he sometimes makes poor decisions just to keep that from happening. But fear isn’t a good reason for purchasing insurance payment protection coverage.

There are three major credit-reporting companies that keep track of consumers’ credit histories. Each one has its own unique formula for coming up with a number that represents an individual’s credit-worthiness the ability to pay back loans. The formulas include such factors as income, lines of credit, and payment history. A person’s score often determines whether or not she is eligible for the best interest rates when purchasing an automobile or a house.

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In an area known for luxury apartments and plush, high-rise condominiums, living near Baldwin County’s beaches has become “dirt cheap.” Signs and billboards posted along Highway 59 in Foley and Gulf Shores are urging potential renters to check out unbelievable rent specials and deals at local apartment communities.

“My electric bill in December was 26 dollars,” says new apartment renter Charlie O’Neil. O’Neil just moved into the Columns on the Foley Beach Express in Orange Beach. “That’s unbelievable! It’s a big advantage for me to not have all those utility bills.”

Elaine Freeman manages the Columns, one of many luxury apartment communities offering “free” rent and other move-in specials. Freeman says the incentives will help struggling families and help the company financially.

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Moving a home or office requires a lot of planning and the most integral role throughout the process is that of the moving company. Getting a good bargain on the moving company can make your whole move easier without burning a hole in your pocket. You can talk to your friends and relatives who might have hired a moving company to find a reliable one, or read the following for some useful advice on how to find a good moving company. The cost of a moving company can be calculated and estimated on a number of factors which includes the size of the vehicle and the distance it will cover. Nationwide companies may charge a little more than your local moving company, which might have lower rates and suit you better. All you need to do is to keep the factors of reliability and safety of your goods in mind. Whether you are planning to do a local move, interstate or even international move – the moving companies’ reputation, reliability, prompt delivery and safety of goods is what’s important. To find a good moving company you may refer to local directories and even browse online sites that detail moving companies. With a variety of services offered by moving companies, you can get a full service moving company, a pack-only moving company, a drive-only moving company, or even a trailer rental for you to pack and drive your own belongings. A lot will depend on whether you are doing the whole move yourself or require the help of moving professionals. The costs of moving trucks and professionals come at different rates depending on what you require.

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Local moving/Choosing A Mover
Contact your state consumer affairs office or public
utilities commission to find out what kinds of regulations
apply to movers in your state. ask if theres a licensing
requirement for movers in your state.  have them send you
their guidelines for selecting and working with a mover
in your state.

Local moving/Choosing A Mover
Local or intrastate movers are not regulated nationally,
so it falls to individual states to monitor their work.
Some states do not have any consmuer protections
regarding moving; others place strict regulatations on movers

Local Moves/Liabilty Protection
Although there is less risk to your goods than on a
long distance move because you are always nearby, be sure
to ask about liabilty protection. Are they self insured or
covered by a major carrier? Do they offer replacement
value protection? Ask your insurance agent about protection
against loss while your belongings are in transit; you may
be able to get a rider on your homeowners’s policy to
cover losses.

Local Moves/Getting an estimate
Always get several estimates.  While some local movers
will come to your home and give you a written estimate,
others may want to give a ballpark figure or quote you
an hourly rate over the phone. Remember that you always
have much more protection with a written estimate.  Get as much
in writing as you can-the date and time of the move, the
hourly rate, the “Not to exceed” fee, size the truck,
and the number of the workers.  The fewer surprises the better.

Local Moves/How They Charge
When you move within a state, but out of the local
area, it is considered a long-distance move. as with an
interstate move, you will be charged according to the
weight of the shipment and distance.

Local Moves/How They Charge
If you have only a few things to move, be aware that
some carriers may have minimum charges.  That means
that the carrier mat charge you its four hour minimum ,
even if your move only takes three.

Local Moves/How They Charge
Be sure to ask when the mover starts the time clock.  If
it’s from the time the van leaves the company ware
house, rather than when the movers arrive at your
home, you’ll want to choose  mover near your home.

Local Moves/How They Charge
In addition, time spent on the road, transporting your
goods from your old to your new home, is typically
charged at double the hourly rate. a one hour drive, for
example, would be billed at two hours. this is to
compensate the movers for the time it takes them to get
back to starting point of the move.

Contact the business offices for remaining bills and leave a forwarding address for billing.  Some suggestions:

• newspaper
• gas company
• dry cleaner
• oil service
• television/cable
• lawn care service
• trash collector
• electric company
• telephone

As soon as you know you are moving contact several moving companies and compare cost estimates, pick up and delivery procedures, insurance protection plans and services (for instance some companies will move houseplants if the distance is not too great).  Allow an extra day or two beyond your scheduled departure date for unforeseen complications or delays.

Moving can be an expensive proposition. One of the costliest elements is the charge for packing. You can cut your total tag price by a third if you do the packing yourself. One Caveat: Check with your moving company or insurance broker to determine their policies on liability when you do the packing. Some will require proof that the box itself was damaged or crushed before they pay a claim.