#anyway I made about 3-4 tanks of gas in tips today so

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on today's episode of "why do men":

this same man has come in multiple weeks in a row, I think he's one of the bartender's friends. but he keeps sort of chatting me up which I mean is fine whatever everyone does that when you work in food service it's a funny lil game you play where we're all a bunch of actors making small talk out of nothing (and as a recovered introvert who really does not know how to small talk, I play this game VERY well) but anyway we were absolutely slammed today and I was the only one on so im running around like crazy and this man comes in and sits down and ive got like armfuls of empty glasses and beer bottles that im trying to wrangle and my brain is in a million directions and this man decides to compliment my hair (I didn't hear him at first, I have shit auditory processing so I had him repeat himself oops) and like I've got some fun lil braids in today so im like whatever thank you I make some sort of stupid joke about it, whatever.

later on I finally am done with everything and I sit down to roll the silverware. I'm at the end of the bar, I felt like spreading everything out and not working cramped on one of the high top circle tables, but this man is sitting a couple chairs away from me. he had made some comment last week about "oh, they don't hire anyone to do that for ya? that looks like a pain in the ass to do" and so this week he kind of laughed and was like "back at it again?" and when I played into the joke (as I do) he asked to try doing one and wouldn't really take no for an answer, so I handed him one and ran through how to do it thinking he'd be one and done.

nope.

he proceeded to continue rolling silverware after I politely told him like "hey, I got this, relax and enjoy your drink," cracked some joke about how "the princess is so much better at this than I am" (which ew wtf dont EVER call me that again" and asked me AGAIN how old I was, if I lived nearby, if I worked anywhere else, etc etc.

I just- idk man the pandemic did some crazy shit to some ppl I guess.

my fav part is that the first time he asked me how old I was it wasn't a question. I'm famously someone who looks really young - I'm short, small, I have long hair and a very youthful face ig idk, but people consistently think im in my teens. he looked me dead in the eye and thought I was 26 (which like, no, he didn't, there's no way. because someone else piped up and was like "I was gonna ask if she was even allowed to serve alcohol")

anyway, moral of the story is "why do men." that's it. just "why do men."

bonus: I had a table full of old men and one of them pointed out one of my tattoos and when you are a small girl with tats and an old man notices that, it goes one of two ways - they either have some sort of sexist comment about it or they wanna show you THEIRS. this man goes "is that a color by number on your arm?" and when I sort of laugh and go "nah, I'm gonna leave it just line work" one of the OTHER men pipe up and go "I've got a huge one on my back, wanna see it?"

if we remember correctly im amazing at small talk and have never missed a beat in my life, im practically a stand up comedian. so my dumb ass is caught so off guard that I hesitate, and sort of stutter out "uhhhh maybe not here"

I just- I hate myself jfc

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Agilenano - News: First Came Better Beer. Now Craft Breweries Want to Be Better for the Planet

Great beer has always relied upon great water, from the extremely soft water in lager-loving Pilsen, Czech Republic, to the high-sulfate counts in IPA powerhouse Burton-on-Trent, England. Water was historically essential for transporting casks on barges and boats, and for cooling and cleaning.

Now, in the age of climate crisis, waters role in craft beer is under increased scrutiny. Small breweries might make better beer, but large breweries are traditionally far more efficient with water usage and are only getting better at pointing this out to sustainability-minded consumers. Industry giants like AB InBev, for example, issue press releases heralding water-to-beer consumption-production ratios as low as 3.2, which is less than half of what would have previously been considered good for a craft brewery.

As water usage becomes an increasingly urgent matter, small breweries around the world are working to improve their practices.

Much of the leadership on the issue has come from the Brewers Association, the U.S. trade group for craft breweries. In addition to publishing its own water usage and reduction handbook on its website, the Brewers Association has a sustainability mentor, John Stiers, who helps brewers figure out how to improve their water efficiency.

The No. 1 place to look is cleaning, Stiers says. Cleaning in general is the biggest user of water in the brewery. If I walk into a brewery and the floors are wet and theres a hose running, thats not a good sign.

One of the first steps brewers should take, Stiers says, is simply getting a benchmark for their brewerys water use.

They just need to take a years worth of water usage data, which they have anyway because they pay their bills, and compare it to how much beer they produce, Stiers says. If you dont have a speedometer on your car, how do you know how fast youre going? Once you collect your utility data, you can have incredible insight into those efficiencies.

With an idea of where they stand, brewers can try to improve that ratio. One way to start is by double-checking they are accurately following the prescribed process for their clean-in-place (CIP) sanitation systems.

A lot of brewers may have a spec to CIP for so many minutes, but theyre afraid of bacteria, Stiers says. So they say, Oh, lets just go for twice as long.

In Europe, Hamburg, Germany-based Brewtech helps breweries improve water efficiency, among other issues. Brewtechs technical director Klaus Gollhofer says that while small breweries once considered it acceptable to use between eight and 10 barrels of water for every barrel of beer, the number should be somewhere between four and seven today. His tips include employee training, equipment maintenance, and making sure that the flow of fresh water stops when equipment stops, as well as considering longer brewing schedules with fewer breaks in production. Try to brew for 24 hours over two to three days, instead of 12 to 16 hours over five days, Gollhofer says.

In addition to simply using less water to begin with, breweries are finding innovative ways to reuse wastewater. Relatively clean water from the last rinse of the CIP system is saved and used for the first flush of the next clean-in-place cycle at many breweries, including the Czech Republics Samson, a small regional producer recently purchased by AB InBev.

We have a ratio between three and four hectoliters of water to beer, says Samson brewmaster Radim Lavika. We have to save water.

In Colorado, New Belgium saves the water that initially rinses the inside of its clean, new bottles when they come in, according to Katie Wallace, New Belgiums director of social and environmental impact. The brewery later uses that water to wash the outside of its filled and capped bottles at the end of the packaging process.

That saved us a million gallons a year, Wallace says.

Another innovation at New Belgium includes using water treatment to create energy. We treat our own process water on site, meaning the cleaning water, water from the packaging line and so forth, Wallace says. With anaerobic digestion, it creates a hot gas. Its got a lot of methane in it. During peak hours we actually burn the biogas, and use that to offset our electricity.

Innovation on multiple fronts seems common in the quest to improve water efficiency. According to Jamie Ramshaw, a former brewer who supervised water usage at several large U.K. breweries and who now works for the British malt manufacturer Simpsons, reducing and reusing water sometimes has its own complications. If wastewater is reduced but the organic waste from the brewery remains the same, that more concentrated waste can wreak havoc on local water treatment plants.

I know of breweries who are out in villages, and they were just dumping their stuff, and the village water systems couldnt handle it, Ramshaw says. The less liquor or water youre putting down the drain, the more concentrated your effluent is, and high concentrations of organic material can mess with the local water treatment facilities.

As a result, small breweries like Californias Bear Republic have installed centrifuges to remove yeast and other solids, thereby sending less organic matter into local treatment plants.

Even the design of new breweries or a redesign during a renovation can contribute to better water usage. Brewtechs Klaus Gollhofer notes that designing shorter pipes between tanks can result in less water being used. Ramshaw says that many classic U.K. breweries were originally built with elements that discourage excess water use.

You can actually design breweries to be drier, Ramshaw says. The microbrewery where I started out had wooden floors. If you look at Hook Norton, its got wooden floors, until you get to the cask racking part, thats where it gets a bit dirty. You cant spray everything down if its got wooden floors, because the water will just go straight through the floor.

Changing the brewing process can also improve water usage, Ramshaw says, and mentions high-gravity brewing, a process that involves brewing at a higher initial strength and adjusting the beer after fermentation.

If I brew a beer at 4 percent alcohol, I brew it once and clean it once, Ramshaw says. But if I brew the same beer at 6 percent and then dilute it down to 4 percent, Ive made one and a half times the amount of beer, and used the same amount of water to clean it.

Although high-gravity brewing is sometimes derided by consumer groups, it can make a big difference in overall water usage. If the choice in the future lies between high-gravity beer and no beer at all, most drinkers would presumably pick the former. Also on the table: brewing with pure, potable water reclaimed from sewage, an idea that is being promoted by the Pure Water Brewing Alliance.

For Stiers, the growing popularity of craft beer makes sustainable water practices all the more important today.

Its about changing the culture. Its about getting employees engaged, Stiers says. If youve got a sector that is growing as fast as craft beer is in the U.S., you want to do it in the most responsible way possible.

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Review: The 2019 Triumph Speed Twin

Most manufacturers have at least a couple of retro-styled motorcycles on sale. But Triumph has more skin in that game than anyone else: Hinckley’s modern classics outnumber their other models by a significant margin.

The new Speed Twin adds yet another name to the roster. So is the range too crowded now, or is the Speed Twin different enough to be significant? I headed to the usually sunny Mediterranean island of Mallorca to find out.

The Speed Twin gets its name from the groundbreaking parallel twin that Edward Turner designed [above] back in 1938. But it has far more in common with its current siblings. Think of it as a beefed-up Street Twin; or as a Bonneville with the Thruxton’s performance mindset, sans the café racer styling and ergonomics.

I’ll admit to initially dismissing the Speed Twin as a pointless in-betweener. But as a performance roadster, it actually has a lot going for it.

It’s powered by the ‘High Power’ version of Triumph’s 1,200 cc Bonneville parallel twin motor, with the same tune and compression ratio (11.0:1) as the Thruxton. But Triumph did more than just transplant the Thruxton mill.

There’s a new low-inertia crank and high-compression head. Plus a magnesium cam cover, a new clutch assembly, and ‘mass optimized’ engine covers (basically, they’re lighter). Combined, it makes for a 2.5 kilo (5.5 lbs) weight saving on the motor alone.

Output is the same as the Thruxton R—96 hp and 112 Nm—but it’s how it makes those numbers that’s notable. The torque curve on Triumph’s dyno chart is a thing of beauty. Peak torque is made at 4,950 rpm, but 90 percent of that is already in your hands by 2,500 rpm.

Traction control comes standard (and can be deactivated), along with three selectable riding modes: Sport, Road and Rain. The Speed Twin also features a six-speed box, and Triumph’s easy-to-use ‘Torque Assist’ clutch system. And it only needs its first service at 10,000 miles (16,000 km).

Weight is 196 kg (432 lbs) dry—ten kilos less than the Thruxton, and seven less than the Thruxton R. That’s helped by parts like the new cast aluminum wheels, aluminum frame cradles, an aluminum swing arm, and a lighter battery.

The chassis itself is an adapted version of the Thruxton’s, but with revised geometry. Triumph have stretched it out, with a longer wheelbase, a hair more rake and a few millimeters more trail.

Suspension is KYB all around, with non-adjustable 41 mm right-side-up forks, and preload-adjustable twin rear shocks. When quizzed as to why they didn’t spec the Speed Twin with adjustable suspension, Triumph put it down to cost saving.

They also assured me that the stock suspension would be up to the task, and pointed out that very few customers actually tune their suspension (which, to be fair, is very true). And when I asked if we could look forward to a Speed Twin R with upgraded suspension, they dodged the question. (So I’m betting we can.)

Braking is via twin Brembo four-piston calipers up front, and a single Nissin two-piston caliper at the back, with ABS included. The wheels measure 17×3.5 front and 17×5.0 back, and the Speed Twin comes from the factory with aggressive Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 tires.

That’s a decidedly modern tire choice for such a classically styled motorcycle, but it’s this blend of old and new that defines the Speed Twin’s styling…and attitude.

It clearly shares DNA with the handsome Bonneville T120—but its stance is way more muscular and aggressive. The two bikes actually use the same 14.5 l fuel tank design, but the Speed Twin has revised mounts to alter its angle.

Items like the twin analogue/digital clocks, stylish Monza-style gas cap and twin upswept exhausts add to the old-school charm. But they’re offset by contemporary design touches, like alloy wheels, an LED daytime running light in the headlight, and a slim LED taillight and turn signals.

The complete package is damn good looking—and that’s not trick photography either. Seeing the Speed Twin in person gave me plenty of time to pore over the finer details, of which there are many. I noted the short, aluminum fenders, the bar end mirrors, and the extra trim on the side covers and throttle bodies; none of those are optional extras.

And yes, there’s a full complement of add-ons available too. Triumph had a parts display bike there, with kit such as brushed Vance & Hines mufflers [below], alternative seats and minor trim parts.

What’s more, Triumph has knocked the build quality right out of the park. Everything feels solid to the touch, with very little plastic in sight. And despite the fact that the Twin is liquid-cooled and packed with modern tech, there’s refreshingly little wiring or plumbing in sight.

I do have one gripe though. For all of the consideration that clearly went into the Speed Twin’s design, the junction between the rear frame, taillight and fender feels like an afterthought. Still, that’s about the only styling fault I could nitpick.

The Speed Twin comes in three colors: Jet Black, Silver Ice and Korosi Red. The silver and red versions were available at the press launch, and both paint jobs were as lush as they come.

What’s more, the graphite coach line surrounding the black graphic on each bike is painted by hand.

The white stripe and Triumph logo aren’t though—they’re just decals, covered by layers of clear coat.

So the Speed Twin stands out from the crowd on specs and aesthetics. But how does it ride? We took a 250 km route through Mallorca’s sprawling countryside and winding mountain roads to find out.

And then it rained. All day. We rode anyway, but with the rain turning the road surface from sketchy to extremely sketchy, I couldn’t really exploit the Speed Twin’s performance or handling.

I did learn that the ergonomics are pretty standout when compared to Triumph’s other twins. The pegs are 38 mm forward and 4 mm lower than the Thruxton’s, making the riding position slightly more relaxed.

But when you combine that with the handlebars—borrowed from the Speed Triple—and the tipped-forward bench seat, it makes for a very engaging riding position. The arrangement pushes your weight forward, over the bike’s center of gravity, and almost forces you to get your elbows out and your head up.

That setup hits the mark for me, even if I did find the seat a little harsh. I wouldn’t hate a little more padding, and a bit more of a step to tuck into. (On the up side, it actually seemed to get more comfortable as the day wore on.)

It also contributes to what is a pretty sweet handling bike. Even at a more cautious pace and with limited grip, I never had to fight the Twin to make it go where I wanted.

Triumph was right about the suspension’s capability too; it never once felt unsettled or outgunned. And when I did push a little too hard—and things started getting random—I could rein it back in.

We weren’t going as slowly as I thought, too. I was following our ex-racer lead rider, and a fearless Brazilian journalist, and our tail rider pointed out afterwards that we were hustling at a pretty respectable pace. Which is a testament to how planted the Speed Twin really is.

It’s also not lacking in grunt. That engine, with its 270 degree firing order, is a total peach—and even the stock cans kick out a pleasing rumble.

Granted, I spent most of the day in Rain mode, but even then I had plenty of usable power at hand, delivered evenly via the ride-by-wire throttle. And the clutch and transmission were both light enough not to tire me out.

It’s worth pointing out here that Triumph’s riding modes each feature their own mix of power delivery, traction control and anti-wheelie control. And that was abundantly clear when we eventually hit a short dry patch, and I flicked the Speed Twin right over to Sport mode.

It immediately went from mellow to rowdy, with a noticeably snatch-ier throttle response, and a front wheel that wanted to lift in both first and second gear. It’s here that the Speed Twin came into its own as a performance roadster, and I’m itching to have another go at it in better weather.

Still, even under the trying circumstances, I found myself riding a bike that was composed, sharp and ultimately fun.

Whether you’re looking at the Speed Twin’s styling or performance, there’s no denying its charisma. So who’s it aimed at?

Triumph are gunning for their own customers as much as they are for new business. Street Twin owners might be looking to upgrade, and might prefer the Speed Twin’s performance roadster vibe to the T120’s laid-back vibe or the Thruxton’s café racer style.

At $12,100 (black) or $12,600 (colors), the Speed Twin’s a fraction pricier than the BMW R nineT Pure ($11,995) and Kawasaki Z900RS ($11,199). And there’s not much between them on weight or performance numbers either.

So I was wrong: the Speed Twin does have a place in Triumph’s line-up: it hits the sweet spot for riders looking for yesterday’s style with today’s performance.

Myself included.

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Prepping 101: 12 Tips to Help People Start Prepping

How to Get Started Prepping

One of the questions that I get asked the most is, “How do I start prepping?” One of the biggest secrets about prepping is the fact that there aren’t any big secrets. Everyone does things differently and everyone has a unique situation that needs to be addressed when you’re prepping.

Here are some of the best tips I found from around the web on how to get started prepping.

Tip #1:

The single most important step to prepping is to just start doing it. This may seem easier said than done if you are on a tight budget but it’s true.

The most important and difficult thing for people to do is to just get started doing something.

Source: Tactical Intelligence.net

This tip goes well beyond just getting started with prepping. If you refer back to my article on How to Stop Bleeding this is my number one tip there as well. Just getting started will help you out. Too many people get caught up in the “planning” phase and never get into the “doing” phase. Get out there and get started!

Tip #2:

The foundation is, obviously, essentials like air, water, and shelter. Once you’ve got those covered you can then think about the next layer, and so on. At the top of the pyramid is self-actualization, which means things like enjoying hobbies and “finding yourself.”

Source: The Prepared

Starting with the basics is the best place to begin. Once you have the very basics covered, then move on to other items.

Tip #3:

The way of our past has simply been forgotten by the convenience of our current economy. Start collecting bottled water. The first item on your prepping checklist is to get water because you won’t be able to survive more than three days without it. Head to the dollar store or the now for some cheap finds in bottled water, but take heed of these bottled water warnings. Later you can get fancy with water storage tanks and water filtration methods.

Get water. Buy a few gallons of water starting with at least three gallons per person in your household. Buy water at the dollar store for $1 a gallon. You can’t live more than three days without water. It’s a precious resource. It’s just a start, but a good one.

Source: Happy Preppers

You should start out by storing water. You’ll need water than you think and you probably won’t be able to store all the water that you need. A good water filter like a Big Berky is a great investment! This allows you to gather water from outside sources without worrying about any possible contaminants.

The first step in filtering water should always be to pour the water through a clean cloth or even a coffee filter. This removes a majority of the large sediment from the water and will extend the life of your water filter.

Confused about which water filter to buy? Make sure you read our article How to Choose the Best Survival Water Filtration System to figure out what you should look for in a quality filter.

As always, be careful with water that is potentially contaminated with gas or other petroleum products. Most filters cannot remove this form of contamination from the water.

Tip #4:

Concentrate on bugging in, especially when you’re first starting out. Later, you can work on a bug out plan, but if you don’t have enough to bug in for long, that’s where you should be concentrating your efforts. Chances are high that you will not be driven out of your home by intruders; and unless you live in a place that may be hit by really terrifying natural disasters (very bad hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, etc.), it’s a pretty safe bet to make that you’ll be able to be at home when an emergency happens. Home is quite frankly the safest place to be unless there is a direct threat anyway – things are where you put them, you have access to a lot more goods and supplies than you can carry with you – there are so many advantages to bugging in so that, if it’s an option, I would recommend bugging in over bugging out.

Source: More Than Just Surviving

Many beginning preppers focus on bugging out when they first get started prepping. Bugging out should be your last resort. All of your preps are at home so try to stay there for as long as possible. The only real reason to bug out is if staying in your home is unsafe.

Tip #5:

Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. What that disaster is, depends on where you live. Knowing what type of disasters could affect the area you live in will help you plan more thoroughly for an event.

Deciding on the type of disaster to prepare for will also help to determine the type of survival gear that is needed. If you are new to prepping, you should start by planning for the disaster that is most likely to occur in your area.

Source: Humans Are Free

When you’re first starting out, it makes the most sense to focus on the most likely disaster you could face. As an example, if you’re worried about something like an EMP but live in a flood zone start out by getting things that will help you in case of a flood as you build toward your end goal of prepping for an EMP attack.

Tip #6:

Food – We can last about 4 weeks without food, making food priority number two. The best approach is to stock up on foods you and your family eat on a regular basis, but keep in mind you probably won’t have electricity for refrigeration. An easy approach is… every time you make a trip to the grocery store, pick up an extra can or two of meat, vegetables, fruits, peanut butter, boxed crackers, and a few packaged treats. You can add to this list as you go, but the first goal is to build up a 3 week supply of food and water as soon as you can. (Don’t forget Fido!)

Source: The Survival Gene

Once you’ve stored your first few days of water, add some food to the mix. I often suggest that people work back and forth between food and water until they have about a month’s supply of each.

Tip #7:

You probably won’t be able to learn everything you need to know before the next disaster strikes. And if the power is out or the Internet is down, you won’t be able to Google whatever you need to know, so buy some books or print important articles and put them in a three-ring binder.

Source: Urban Survival Plan

Knowledge is everything when it comes to prepping. Try to learn something each day, even if it isn’t something amazing, it could prove useful in the future.

I really like Urban Survival Site’s suggestion of building an old-school library. The internet most likely won’t be as reliable (or available at all) in many disaster situations.

Tip #8:

Job loss is a risk everyone faces, even if you are self-employed. Does your family have provisions to get you through a hard time? I have heard people talk about losing work and going home to bare cupboards. How do you choose what to spend that last paycheck on? Will you get work fast enough to continue paying your bills?

Source: The Tiny Life

Prepping helps in all kinds of disasters. Job loss is something that people often don’t consider when prepping. If you need an extra reason to get started prepping this may be it.

Tip #9:

Do not go into debt preparing, but gather a little at a time. There is much you can do that will cost you little and that is gaining knowledge. Investing in preparations today is an investment in your family’s survival in the future.

Source: Preparing for SHTF

Prep as much as you can afford. Don’t go crazy buying hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of food and gear if you can’t afford it. Too many of us get caught up with shiny new toys and forget that prepping is supposed to get you out of trouble, not get you into it.

Tip #10:

Flour: Grab about 20 or 30Lbs of flour. Even if you don’t use much flour today, you would be surprised at how quickly if goes when you are making bread and pancakes. Flour is also a great way to extend your food supply if you happen to get unexpected house guests.

Sugar: Grab 10Lbs of sugar. Sugar is another staple of baking and can also be used to sweeten many other bland food. Coffee, tea or cool aid? You’re going to need sugar if you plan on drinking something other than water.

Salt: Pick up 5lbs of salt. Our bodies need salt to survive, although too much can be bad for your health. Salt also makes some of the bland foods we might be eating a little more palatable.

Source: Survivalist Prepper

Stocking up on basic staple foods can be much more cost-effective than buying piles of freeze-dried foods. In fact, many staple food items like rice, bean, salt, and sugar will outlast other long-term storage foods.

Tip #11:

Lately, these fear ramblings largely focus on what will happen in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack. (I know there are other things to worry about too, maybe even more pressing, how about you not tell me about them in the comments.) And while I’ve always laughed at the doomsday preppers who build bunkers and stockpile guns, I’ve recently started to consider that they might be on to something. Not for an apocalypse, necessarily, but for a disaster on an ordinary American scale: Hurricanes Katrina or Sandy, September 11th, even the 2010 blizzard with its empty grocery shelves and no clear routes to the hospitals. In my early-morning panics, I ask myself, how on it do I think the Trump administration will be? Will Trump’s FEMA be a fast, organized, efficient machine?

Source: LifeHacker

This is really two tips in one, well one observation and one tip. First, the observation. Prepping has become mainstream. When places like LifeHacker are covering how to start prepping, you can know two things. Prepping has made it to the main stage, and the people prepping aren’t the same old demographic that most people would expect.

Now the tip. No one can go it alone forever. With more people prepping now than almost any time in history, it’s very likely that there are others in your area that prep. Making contact with them, before disaster strikes could potentially result in an ally when you need them most.

Tip # 12

Get the mental attitude – understand what your specific challenges will be and make a plan to be safe in those instances. Do you need to prepare for earthquakes, wildfires and civil unrest? How will your family communicate if you are separated? Once you have a plan you can buy or make the things you need.

Source: Preparedness Mama

Having the correct mindset goes even farther than understanding your situation. This is perhaps the most important tip of all of them. Having the mindset to survive, no matter the opposition will take you farther than almost any other item you can store away!

Conclusion

Getting started prepping can be a daunting task. Just get started as soon as you can and focus on the basics. You’ll be more prepared than you ever thought you could be in no time.

Be sure to check out our other preparedness articles for more information on where to go from here. Our article on 40 great prepping tips is a good place to start.

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I'll be going out for my provisional drivers license tomorrow, and I was wondering whether I need car insurance if I do get my provisional license. My parents are planning to allow me to get my provisional license, but won't add me to their policy until a year down the road. Am I allowed to drive alone with my provisional license as long as the car I'm driving is insured by my parents? (California)""

Does car insurance cover vandalism?

My husbands crazy ex wife. Keyed my car, slit my tires, and put something in my gas tank because my car wont start now. Does my insurance cover it? I have full coverage.""

A 1994 bmw i518 for an 18 year old car insurance?

How much do you think the insurance will be? thank u!

Auto insurance company wants to check my credit and past infractions.?

My auto insurance company (which i've been using for 6 months now) wants to check my credit history and past infractions in order to benefit from new lower rates i have good credit, but a couple of speeding tickets, could this actually increase my rate?""

How do I get points taken off of my license?

i live in California and i about 2 months ago crashed my car and was cited for a failure to yield ticket, because i am only 16 i got a restricted license and i have to attend traffic school as well as getting a point, i was wonder if i could get that point taken off?""

Auto insurance and Car payments?

I am looking to buy a 4x4 truck or mini suv of some sort ranging from $3000 to $7000. I know this is a hard thing to answer but if anyone can give me some tips and rough estimates that would be great! Im 19 years old, I have 3 credit cards all payed on time and a cellphone contract. I have a 600 something credit score and I am wondering how much a car payment would be without a co-signer? Also what is up with insurance companies? They want to charge me $300 to $400 dollars a month on any car year make or model monthly without even checking my back round...Is there some place where I can get cheaper rates? I cant afford that crap. Any help is appreciated, thanks!""

17 year old car insurance?

I'm a 17 year old guy, straight A's. I was in a one accident, took out a power pole, but was not cited, have never gotten a ticket. How much should I be paying for car insurance. Right now it is $180 a month. Is that high or not? How much do most 17 year olds pay? The reason I ask is that a quote I got for switching to my Dad's insurance company was a lot lower, I don't know whether to believe it or not.""

Is there cheap car insurance in tucson az?

my car insurance ends tommarrow and i really need new car insurance that is cheaper then what i am paying now. i have a 2007 prius that i am financing on so i need full coverage and i ...show more

How much could my car insurance increase if I pay a 90.00 fine that included 1 point on my record?

I have a clean driving record so would it be worth paying the ticket and watching my insurance go up a few bucks? I can't imagine my insurance going up too much for a single point, but maybe I am totally wrong. Any advice on this matter would be much appreciated.""

NCAP rating effect on car insurance.?

I'm looking to buy a car and noticed that some of the models I favour, such as Ford Puma; Vauxhall Tigra, have not been crash tested by NCAP. Does a car which has not been crash tested by NCAP necessarily attract higher insurance premiums?""

Would my car insurance pay to fix a cracked windshield?

There was a crack in windshield 6 months ago. I have no ideal how it happened. Now it has gotten bigger and bigger. Would my car insurace pay to fix it now? I have AAA car insurance.

Exactly what would be wrong with letting each state determine it's own health insurance reform?

Is there some reason why DC is better suited to reform health insurance (obviously they aren't any good at it, given the debacle we've seen already) than Albany or Indianapolis?""

Car insurance company's do they make you angry!!!!?

My car insurance compnay (Hastings Direct ) dont use them there sh!t, anyway on the 22nd april I asked for them to send my Insurance certificate as I only had a temp one that ran out 2 weeks before the date I needed to tax my car wich was 31-5-06, but i never got it so I rang again on the 25th of may and they said there sorry but forgot to send it in april & said we will sent it today . still not got it and my car tax ran out on 31st! rang again today and asked were the hell is my insurance certificate .. there reply oh it must of got lost in post we will send it out today!! how bad is that!!! has this or anything like this happen to you.? if so what compnay s I know not to move to them""

""I have Full Coverage Insuranc. Someone vandalized my car destroying the hood, and the front window is busted ?""

My friend has full coverage insurance. Someone vandalized his car destroying the hood and busted the front window out. Will the insurance company cover this? Someone also advised us that it would be better to report the car stolen and they would cover it once it's found with the damage. Is this true? we really need some advice on this one. Don't want to be stuck having to pay the costs for all this damage. Also, what steps he should take first, i.e - informing the police, ect?""

Best and cheapest car insurance in australia?

Can anyone tell me the cheapest and best most reliable comprehensive car insurance in australia i need to insure my car asap im thinking westpac or aiime

Insurance payments for a car?

I have a 2007 nissan altima sedan. Obviously 4 doors, v4 engine. And I wanna know how much I would pay for insurance a month. I have mercury insurance and I want a rough estimate. Here's the thing. I'm 18. And a guy. (Idk if that matters) but since I'm gonna pay for the insurance. I wanna know a little more info on everything.This isn't my first car. I had a 92 Honda Accord and my mom told me that my portion was a little more than 200/more. I read that they may charge more for cars older than 1997.so if any one has experience or if they are dealing with the same issue I'm having. Any info would help. Thanks.""

Car insurance question?

Can I have insurance in my moms name on my car but get it registered and plated in my name?

Do you think it is discrimination that car insurance for teens and people in their early twenties is so high.?

parents don't allow teens to drive because they cannot afford the high monthly rates of insuring them This seems like deliberate discrimination to teens. What do you think?

Does getting a Health Insurance quote run your credit?

I wanted to know if getting a quote from a health insurance provider (not through a job) runs a credit check? I never actually filled out the application, but I answered some questions to get quotes.""

Im unemployed do i need to apply for obamacare/Affordable care act?

im unemployed do i need to apply for obamacare/Affordable care act? i tried creating an account online and it says to input your income. i cant leave it blank any information would help

Can I find a good Texas Health Insurance Agent Online?

I am looking for a good agent that will look out for me an my situation. Not just sell me the plan that will make him the most commission. I recently bought health insurance from Reserve National of Oklahoma and I foud out because I paid my premiums by the year my agent made big bucks. I also found out they are not major medical insurance. I want an agent that will look out for me and show me all the different options. I am 55 my wife is 53 and we are in good hape and take no medications. We are looking for Texas Major Medical Catastrophic Health Insurance. I would like to hear from people with expereience and not a bunch of agents. So if you're an agent please don't bother to respond.

Car insurance help please?

Can you give me a estimate on how much my car insurance would be if I get on by myself. I heard it'll be high. I'm 18, and have a Bonneville...thanks""

When should I expect money from a car insurance settlement?

Today, i was going through a green light and a driver ran a red light and hit the back of my car. i spun out and eventually stopped before hitting anyone else. I was wondering about how long should i expect to wait for insurance to comp me for a rental car (if applicable. i believe i have triple A) and to give me the check for a new car. i have a few follow up questions. 1. what amount will my insurance give me. i have liberty mutual and i had a 2001 kia sephia with 97000 miles in good condition. i just had new tires, alignment and oil change done to it because i just got the car about a week before. 2. the fender, axle, and back tire are completely totaled. the back drivers side is smashed in so should i try to fix or take my losses. 2. should i sue the driver and get a lawyer involved? or just take whatever my insurance will allow me to have? any additional advice, warning, guidelines or wahtever will be helpful also. thanks.""

Do you have health insurance?

if so, how much is it per month? how old are you? what kind of deducatble do you have? Feel free to answer also if you do not have insurance and do you support obamacare?""

How long after not having sr22 insurance does your license gets suspended?

My boyfriend is required to have sr22 but the guy that he was getting insurance from hasnt been in his office for weeks and we cant get a hold of him. Its been like four or five days since he hasnt had it and im just wondering if his license would be suspended by now and what do we do about this? Because it wasnt even my boyfriends fault.

Does anyone know where to get classic car insurance for under 25's?

I'm 21 years old I own an rs turbo that is 23 years old. I know you used to be able to get classic car insurance through Adrian flux but they've just changed there terms so you have to be over 25, but there must be a another insurance company that will take under 25's.""

How much does insurance on a 66 mustang cost?

I'm looking to buy my first car and i dream of buying a 66 mustang that i've fallen in love with only thing is i have to pay for insurance and im wondering how much it might cost. I'd be added onto my parents insurance (i'm not sure the carrier) but I am a female and 18. How much do you think it would run me?

What happens if you drive without insurance?

My dad got in a car crash like a minor few weeks ago and it was the other driver faulth and her car was really old. she got my dads licesnce and today they called from their insurance and they asked my dad to confirm his insurance number and my dad said he cant speak english. and my dad went to the lady and he left a message. and then the lady called with private number and she said it cost about 3000 my dad said he can pay her somehow she said no my car is in insurance and blah blah and my dad asked her can i have ur number since you called in private and she said no sorry and my dad said bye.. so what happens when the insurance calls and ask for it and like can the police be involved in this? plss answer thank you so much

Cheaper car insurance?

I'm an 18 (almost 19) year old male living in Ontario, Canada, and I'm on my parent's insurance policy. I'm looking into buying my first car. It's not just some old beater, it's a car that I would definitely enjoy driving. It's a 1999 Chevy Cavalier with a bunch of modifications to it. I'm worried about what I will be paying monthly in insurance. The guy I'd be buying it from told me as long as your insurance company doesn't ask for pictures of the car, in order to keep my premium low I should just lie about what's in/on the car. He said tell them you bought it for the black book price without any mods ($1200 - $2100), and state the only addition being a body kit. MY QUESTION IS: Could I get in any trouble if they ever found out about all of the modifications to the car that I didn't list? What would happen?""

Insurance Company sent me 2 checks?

So I recently got rear ended and the other party was at fault. I went to the appraiser that the all state agent had directed me to and had my car appraised. When I got my car appraised the appraiser wrote me a check then and there for the damages . Today I got a phone call from the insurance agent asking if my mailing address was correct and that they were going to mail me out a check for the damages that their appraiser had estimated. She never asked me once if I had already received a check for the damages.The appraiser made some kind of contact with allstate but I guess he never stated that he already had written me a check. Is it a crime if I cash both checks?

What is a good family health insurance plan?

I am looking for affordable health Insurance for my family. 2 adults and 3 children. My husbands job moves alot so we need something that has national coverage and we are not interested in the health care discount plans. we are looking for a heath Insurance plan with low dr visit copay's and a prescription drug plan. If any one knows of one pls leave me the information. Right now we are in Texas and we have a home address in Tennessee. Thanks

Do you need proof of car insurance to get your license in Illinois?

Do you need proof of car insurance to get your license in Illinois?

Any ideas about how much insurance would be for this car?

I'm thinking about buying a Mitsubishi Eclipse soon. My bro has one and i drove it a few times and loved it. My current insurance company charges me $30 per month on a Loaded 2003 Ford Taurus SES. Any idea what they would charge for a sports car like an 02 5 speed manual Eclipse or Eclipse GT? And yes, i realize i could just call my company and ask them, but they dont have 24/7 calling and i don't wanna wait til tomorrow Lol Thanks in advance!""

Maintaining car insurance for DMV (lawyers chime in)?

I have a bit of a tricky situation that I can't get a clear answer online. My question is I have misdemeanor on my driving record that is not yet 3 years old. I have moved out of the US for awhile but will be back and some point in the future. I have no use for my current car insurance and as I will be relying on public transportation for everything. For California DMV purposes, do I need to keep my insurance policy up or is it ok that I cancel my policy since I will be off US roads (all roads in general)? I have read a stipulation that requires 3 years uninterrupted SR-22 coverage or something of the like. I would like to get rid of this monthly charge that I'm getting nothing out of but my worry is that negatively impact my driving record at the DMV for not fulfilling insurance obligations. Thank you.""

Can you purchase Life Insurance on someone without their knowledge or approval?

Would not the documents require the Insured's signature? How can someone 'get away' with this? Is it not considered unethical or illegal? 110509 8:42

How often do u have to pay for car insurance?

Acura TSX 2011

What is the rating on Safeway Insurance?

http://www.safewayinsurance.com/SIC/Default.aspx http://www.insure.com/articles/interactivetools/sandp/new_s&p.jsp I didnt found it online. by rating, I mean what letter? STANDARD AND POOR'S RATINGS DEFINITIONS AAA : EXTREMELY STRONG AA : VERY STRONG A : STRONG BBB : GOOD BB : MARGINAL B : WEAK CCC : VERY WEAK CC : EXTREMELY WEAK R : UNDER REGULATORY SUPERVISION NR : NOT RATED Do small insuarance companies get rated?""

I am looking for car insurance for a courier?

this is different from regular insurance.. is there any service that offers just courier insurance. one who uses their car to make deliveries

What to do if he doesnt have car insurance covered ?

i got a car accident on 2/09/10 around 11:45pm, and when i got the police report, it says 00:05am 2/10/10, it really doesnt matter to me at the first moment when i got the report. I tried to claim the insurance, but the agent told me that the other guy has no insurance covered, it's either expired or dont have it. And few days later, i got a letter from The Hartford , stating that: we received your claim request for a loss on 02/09/2010. According to our records, this policy was cancelled effective 2/9/10 for non-payment. We are unable to honor this cliam because the loss occurred after the policy was cancelled. I was so ****** up, i mean, can they do it on purpose ? just because they dont want to pay me ? If so what can i do ? How am i gonna claim my loss ? my car is totaled. I went to do a body checkup...everything is fine, and my health insurance covered that, but can i claim the bill with my car too ? I asked my agent, and it seems like she doesnt help, knows nothing about how to do and doesnt even help, worst agent ever. She suggests me to go to Small Amount Claim Court to file a complaint, because she cant claim the loss from the other guy. So, my questions is, what should i do ? go to the court and file a compalint ? or any advice ? (i consulted with a lawyer, and he said that since i dont have body injuries, it's hard to sue, and they dont accept the case, bacause the amount is too less to claim)""

""Im looking for affordable whole life insurance for myself and my husband, we are on a fixed income.?

our ages are male 42 and female 41

Is insurance needed for car rental?

i would like to know if car insurance is needed to rent a car, or is it provided for the car.""

""Where can I find cheap, good health insurance?""

I am 22 years old, living in Southern California.""

What auto insurance companies are currently appointing in Florida?

I have been a licensed 2-20 Insurance Agent for a year now. Im currently looking for auto insurance companies that are appointing in Florida. Any names and phone numbers of these companies would be a big help. Here are lists of companies that Im currently writing business with: Bristol West Progressive Gainsco Seminoles I need some more companies so that I am not only limited to these four. By the way I am in the SW Florida area. Thanks SO much for your help guys

Looking for an affordable reliable rehab center in TX.?

I have a family member who is in need of rehabilitation (pill addiction). La Hacienda is 26k for 35 days. Do you know of anything cheaper but reliable, or is that 'normal'? ...show more""

Where can i find cheap health insurance?

My girlfriend just recently went off of her parents health insurance and is having trouble finding a full time job. She can get it through her part time job but she doesn't think she can afford it.

Insurance Problems for my Teenage Self?(;?

So I found out that insurance for the car I was going to get (Honda Civic EX-L 2010) was way too much since I'm only 16. So I'm planning on getting a cheaper car, around $5,000. 1. Will insurance be much cheaper? They told me $1,500 for the Civic. 2. When I do turn 18 and purchase my dream car, will the insurance drop? If so how muh?""

Can I find a good Texas Health Insurance Agent Online?

I am looking for a good agent that will look out for me an my situation. Not just sell me the plan that will make him the most commission. I recently bought health insurance from Reserve National of Oklahoma and I foud out because I paid my premiums by the year my agent made big bucks. I also found out they are not major medical insurance. I want an agent that will look out for me and show me all the different options. I am 55 my wife is 53 and we are in good hape and take no medications. We are looking for Texas Major Medical Catastrophic Health Insurance. I would like to hear from people with expereience and not a bunch of agents. So if you're an agent please don't bother to respond.

Father wants to add either wife or daughter on the car insurance policy? Who will be cheaper to add?

Father wants to add a named driver to his insurance policy and wants to add the wife who is 48 years old whom holds a provisional licence. However, the daughter who is 17 (nearly 18) wants to be added as a named driver as she does quite a lot of practising in the car. From the situation would it be the same price for both? or would it be cheaper for the older women. Both have not passed test so wouldn't the insurance policy price be the same for both. I would like to know the difference? or whether it would be the same as both just hold provisional license?""

Cancel my car insurance?

My car is sitting at a farm on blocks. but l am still paying insurance on it. It's only liability. The car doesn't run. Should l just let it get canceled by not making a payment? don't know when it will be on the road again. perplexed

What one would be cheaper for insurance and do you own a sports car if so how much on insurance is it for yo?

When I turn 16 I was thinking of getting a sports car and I was wondering what one would be cheaper for insurance would it be a 2004 mustang or a 2002 camaro or a 1974 challenger I live in nebraska in a small town we have the money to own one but I want to know what would be cheaper and how much it would cost yearly or monthly and If you own a sports car what kind and how much do you pay monthly

How to change Car ownership for insurance?

I just bought used car yesterday(paid completely with cash). In order to add it own to my fathers insurance does the car need to be in his name and if so how do I go about doing it. the car is currently in my name and is it even legal for me to be driving it right now? I remember my uncle telling me something that you are automaticly covered when you first buy a viehicle!

How much do you pay for your auto insurance per year?

Is it true that the more expensive your car is, the insurance will automatically go up, too? Isn't the older car need more insurance cover since they are more easy to get into accident? I don't know much about auto insurance, so you can share some of your knowledge would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! =D""

What do you know about car insurance / car-totaled?

What is the law? You have a car; it is rated @ $3,800.00 book value. Another driver hits you in the rear at a Pa. borough crosswalk as you are traveling through and have stopped for a person crossing the street. You are nearly pushed into the pedestrian, but thankfully you were able to stop your car in time. The other driver is in the wrong of course; but how much does the offending driver's insurance company need to pay to fix your car? I'm having a problem - my estimate is $3,277.00. I am told to look for the car to be totaled and 80% of the book value is what the insurance company is required to pay. Does anyone know is this is true? This car is a 1999 but only has 58,000 miles on it and is in mint condition. I have owned it for 4 years and during that time have not put a penny in it for parts & repairs. To get another, I would take a great chance on getting one which is not nearly such good quality. I'm wondering if the insurance company has a maximum that they will pay for repairing - if so maybe I could add a little to it so I can keep this car? Didn't appreciate it so much until after the accident!!!!""

Why exactly life insurance?

I just don't think I need life insurance. I mean there are other priorities and other things I can spend my money on, why exactly life insurance?""

Insurance on a Mazda miata mx5?

Would it be considert a sports car? And how much would the insurance go up from a regular adult insurance?

What kind of health insurance is best for business?

in my family i am alone young and i have small business. i am afraid if any thing happen with me, my family become many problem.""

Would insurance on a corvette be too expensive for someone 19 years old?

I am 17 now, but in a couple years I will have enough money to buy an older corvette. I am looking at either a C5 corvette (97-04) or a C3 corvette (68-82). I am leaning more toward the C5 but since it's a newer car, I would think the insurance would be more expensive, even though the car might only cost 12 grand. The C3 would be cheaper in price, and i heard insurance is really cheap for classic cars too. So, in your opinion what do you think?""

Where can I get the cheapest auto insurance?

Im a 16 year old male who lives in new orleans. I have a 3.8 GPA, and my car has a 5-star crash rating (2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid). Where can i get affordable insurance?""

What is the cheapest car to insure for a newly passed driver!?

im only 16 at the moment however i want to learn to drive asap. what car would look good as well as having cheap(ish) insurance. who do i insure with?

Cheap car insurance for 17 year olds?

I know this is probably one of the most asked questions on the here, but for me it is a real pain finding any decent answers... Id be very grateful if anyone could list insurers that are relatively cheap for car insurance for us youngsters! (Preferably under 200/month). Thanks in advance! :)""

What do I need to add to my auto insurance policy to be considered full coverage.?

I have a car with Calif min. pl and pd. If I were to add a new car what additional coverage and how much would be considered full coverage and satisfy the finance company?

""Insured car, uninsured teen driver?""

Hi, I am 17 and just obtained my drivers license, I am not on the insurance policy for the family cars. I heard somewhere that insurance follows the car and not the driver and that even if i wasn't on the insurance policy but had permission from the owner to drive the car that any accident would be covered by the owners insurance policy? Is this information valid? And to what extent? Thanks!""

Average insurance rate for BMW 5 series and Lexus RX?

What are the average insurance rates for a BMW 530 or 5 series in general? I can understand that it may vary based on location and the driving history of the driver and maybe other factors too but still there has got to be an average? Also, how does the insurance rate compare to a Lexus RX series? Is it more or less than the 5 series?""

Car Insurance for 16 year old?

I'm thinking of getting an 04 Mazda Rx-8, like 40,000 miles on it, but I wanna know how much I'd have to pay to insure it. I heard you get a discount for having good grades(G.P.A 3.9) and taking drivers ed. Please give me an estimate.""

Where can i get good health insurance?

i just got kicked off healthfirst with no warning so i need to find something fast please help :-)

Help me! Car insurance!?

i need to buy a car, how does it work for the insurance? Can I do the car insurance without the car, but knowing what I'm going to buy?""

Insurance for a 2013 Kia Optima?

I'm 17 years old girl, and live in Washington state. I'll be getting a 2011 - 2013 Kia Optima, and I wonder what my insurance will be. What would be the cheapest, if you know?""

Insurance Fraud?

Is it considered insurance fraud if someone files a car insurance claim and uses the money for something other than fixing the car?

Could I file a lawsuit even if I didn't have car insurance?

I got into an automobile accident and i didn't have insurance. I was 7 months pregnant, and the accident cause me to have an emergency C-section. My daughter was born weighing 2lbs and 13 ounces. Do I have a case?""

What are california's car insurance laws?

Im a new driver and was wondering if its a type of insurance i need. I only have Liability on my car nothing else am i ok if i get pulled over and asked for proof of insurance??

Convicted of drunk driving! Cheap car insurance UK?

Anyone know of a company that does fairly cheap car insurance for sum1 who is 23 thanks

Is there some type of dental insurance that is affordable??

I am 38 y/o male who needs to finally look into some dental insurance that is affordable/ I have some teeth that needs to be fix ASAP thanks for your Help Bri

Can I find a good Texas Health Insurance Agent Online?

I am looking for a good agent that will look out for me an my situation. Not just sell me the plan that will make him the most commission. I recently bought health insurance from Reserve National of Oklahoma and I foud out because I paid my premiums by the year my agent made big bucks. I also found out they are not major medical insurance. I want an agent that will look out for me and show me all the different options. I am 55 my wife is 53 and we are in good hape and take no medications. We are looking for Texas Major Medical Catastrophic Health Insurance. I would like to hear from people with expereience and not a bunch of agents. So if you're an agent please don't bother to respond.

How much is the car insurance here in london? im 18 years old holding a provisional driving license?

How much is the car insurance here in london? im 18 years old holding a provisional driving license?

What Is The Best Insurance Agency?

Like any insurance agency. Such as Progressive, State Farm, Geico, or anything that you think saves the most of your cash.""

Can a ticket affect my parent's insurance rates?

I recently got my first moving violation and I do intend to pay it and go to traffic school soon. The policy expires this May and the insurance is not under my name. Will this affect my parent's rates? Company is state farm.

Term insurance or whole life insurance?

I want to get life insurance, but I am not sure whhich type of insurance I should get. I have done lots of research and majority of the research tells me to get term life insurance, but I am still confused to why. Here is a little about me: 30 years old, married, and have a baby. Non-smoker, and overall healthy, minus some arthritis. My first thought is to get whole life insurance because it definitely covers my family if I pass away when I am a lot older. However, I then hear that whole life is not a great investment - too expensive and lot of cost/fees involved, you don't really know how much of your premiums are going into your insurance and how much is going into the savings where the company invest the money. After hearing that, I think well term isn't so bad then. I get a lower premium for the same amount of life insurance. But then, I know term insurance only last a limited time. I see 30 years usually being the longest term life insurance. Well 30 years from now (considering nothing happens to me in the next 30 years), I will only be 60. That is still pretty young and then I wil have to renew my term insurance, but at 60, my premium will be a lot more than it would be right now. SO as you can see, I am at a lost and have no clue what to do. I would like some opinions, feedback, suggestions, etc, that would be much appreciated. (side note- when explaining which insurance is better, please explain in simple terms. I posted awhile back and I had some responses with very advanced insurance explanations that confused me! lol). ;) Oh, I do have life insurance with my company, but it's not much and I don't see mysefl staying with this company, so I prefer getting my own private life insurance.""

What is the cost of average home owners insurance?

I bought a new home, (foreclosure from the bank). I bought it quickly, and didnt have time to shop around for home owners insurance so I went with the first company who I called. I just wanted to see if this average, or too high, because if it is, I can start shopping around now. I bought a 227K foreclosure. The appraised value is 280K. I put 75K down on the house. my mortgage insurance per year is 1030 dollars. 6 bedroom/4 bathroom 3 acre home, 2400 sq feet. Is this high/average? Should I bother shopping around?""

20 years old - Can I get a months Car Insurance?

I am 20 years old and want a months car insurance for the christmas holidays - is there any company that will let me do this? Every one I have looked at appears to have a minimum age requirement of at least 21, does anyone know of any that would allow me to take out a months policy at the age of 20?""

Approximate Car Insurance Cost for 2005 Audi A4 Sedan for 16 Year Old Male in New York?

I want to buy a 2005 Audi A4 but was wondering about how much the insurance would cost? I am 16 years old and a male, living in New York. Thanks.""

How much do i pay for teen auto insurance on a 2010 car?

my parents just got me a 2010 nissan versa! :) its not from the dealership, so we wouldn't have to pay full coverage, just the basic law coverage. i need an estimate on how much it will be a month. my parents aren't helping me that well with anything, they want me to just be on my own already so pleaseeee,help. i can't do this myself :(""

Car insurance commercial ideas?

i have to make a script for a commercial about car insurance and i need some ideas of what to do.

How much does car insurance cost for a 18 year old?

For a mustang GT 2012? estimate please thank you :)!!

""How much do braces cost in los angeles, without insurance?""

I don't really have crooked teeth. My bottom teeth are straight... and my top teeth look straight from a frontal shot, but in reality one of my canine teeth is a little higher and outward then the rest. I want to straighten that one out. How much do braces cost without insurance? in cash! thakns""

What is better Subaru WRX Impreza turbo or Holden Commodore V8?

I am looking for a awesome performance vehicle with my following criteria: -Fuel Costs -Highway ability after 110km/h for overtaking at high speeds, comfort and handling? -Reliability and how often to service, how cheap parts are and how long engine is going to last? -Price on tyres -Price to get a WRX Impreza or V8 commodore (in manual) -Manual or Auto? -Insurance costs -0-100km/h? (well subaru better but after 100km/h?) -What mods to do if it is cheap or to just leave standard? My purpose is to use it mainly around town and sometimes/rare highways trips. mainly on the weekend a bit of a fun car. Please share your experiences and opinions on these 2 vehicles as would like to get a general picture of what there purpose is? 5 stars if answered the best with all the questions above.""

What auto insurance company or small company is cheap for drivers under 25 in arizona?

I am going to get a car soon and i want to look for an insurance company that is cheap and won't really burn a hole in my wallet. Maybe someone cheaper than 120-150 per month? Please give me name and estimate price for which car.

Is there anything I should be cautious about when getting car insurance?

Hi getting my 1st car insured. I keep hearing about things like windscreen protection etc etc. So far I think I will be going with either Diamond - or Endsliegh......? I there anything I should make sure I have. Im going for comprehensive. Thanks

Insurance question UK?

hi i have just passed the uk driving test . what car should i get that would cost me the lowest insurance but don't say Nissan Micra plz :).. and what else can i do to make it lower . the quote i got is 3,000 is that alright for a fresh new driver on a golf 1,4?""

Insurance will not pay for storage?

I reside in California, and I was recently involved in an accident. The other party accepted 100% fault for the accident. My vehicle has been in storage since November 19th. The other party's insurance says they will only pay for storage up to the 23rd because paying more is not a reasonable amount. Can they really do this? If I do pay the storage that they will not cover, it will still cost me over $500! I mean they accepted fault, and it is their client's fault that I have been without a car for so long. It is their fault that my car had to be towed and put in storage. They are the professionals. They should be able to negotiate with the company, and not put the responsibility on me. What is the best way to handle this?""

Car accident-how much will my insurance premium go up?

I was in a car accident today, driving the speed limit at about 30 miles per hour in a residential neighboorhood, not paying attention and struck the car to the left of me, damaging the driver's door of my car and the other car's passenger door. He was driving his company's truck. I already have an accident on my record from 1/06 that was my fault (not a huge accident, but not a super minor one, no injuries). Today's accident caused no injuries. I can tell my car door and the front bumper will need replacing. I assume that the other car needs the passenger door replaced. My annual insurance premium is $3,240, but last month a traffic ticket just came off my record. My car is a four door 2004 Honda & I am a 42 year old female who lives in Fremont, CA. I'm fearful my monthly car insurance payment will go up a lot! Does anyone know how much it will go up? Thank you so much!""

Affordable health insurance?

my girlfriends mom wont pay for her health insurance. she has stomach pains constantly but cant afford to get it looked at. what is a good health insurance for one person 20 years old and they dont make alot of money. What is the best plan at Kaiser Permanente?

Why should a healthy person buy health insurance in 2014?

Because Obamacare eliminates pre-existing condition exclusion, why should a healthy person buy health insurance in 2014? Doesn't it make sense to save your money and buy insurance only once you need it?""

I am looking for Gerbers Babies Life insurance?

Gerbers Baby foods sell life insurance for infants

What shold I do if I get into a car accident whith no one else involved but I totaled my car with no insurance?

I got into a car accident during a rainstorm, lost control and totaled my car. I still owe money on it and to make matters worse I found out my insurance lapsed. No one else was involved in it and I went to the hospital and didn't file a claim with the lien holder on the car yet. When I came back to the car it was gone. Don't know what to do next. Any answers out there for my predictament?""

Car insurance for someone under 25 arizona?

How much would car insurance be or the cheapest I live in arizona and drive a 1994 Saturn sl2

How do I sue my car insurance company?

I was in a car accident in March 2008 in a parking lot. The insurance companies BOTH decided that we were 50/50 at fault for the accident. During this process I kept getting phone calls asking me to verify WHY a person not on my policy was driving my car at the time of the accident. I repeatedly corrected the insurance companies...yes BOTH of them...saying that I AM AN INSURED DRIVER and I was driving my car. I had no passengers. I was in an accident with another single driver with no passengers. Eventually it seemed like everything was fine. The claim closed on May 2 and I thought it was all over. BUT today, May 29, I received a letter in the mail telling me that policy is being cancelled because WE HAD REQUESTED INFORMATION REGARDING --------- AS THE DRIVER OF THE 03/27/2008 CLAIM. TO DATE, THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. I have NO IDEA what they are talking about. He is the OTHER driver. However, they are pretty much ignoring my calls and emails. What can I do???""

Where can I find a birth control clinic that has the pill for cheap without insurance in orange count?

a place with around 10-20 without insurance thanks

Do you pay homeowners insurance in advance?

When closing on a house, do you pay the homeowners insurance in advance?""

Can I find a good Texas Health Insurance Agent Online?

I am looking for a good agent that will look out for me an my situation. Not just sell me the plan that will make him the most commission. I recently bought health insurance from Reserve National of Oklahoma and I foud out because I paid my premiums by the year my agent made big bucks. I also found out they are not major medical insurance. I want an agent that will look out for me and show me all the different options. I am 55 my wife is 53 and we are in good hape and take no medications. We are looking for Texas Major Medical Catastrophic Health Insurance. I would like to hear from people with expereience and not a bunch of agents. So if you're an agent please don't bother to respond.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/motorcycle-insurance-usually-more-costly-than-auto-whats-henderson"

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What Is Wrong With America

What is Wrong With America Being very serious here, I think I figured out what is wrong with America. This may be a bit long- so either grab your cup of coffee or drink of choice, sit down and read, or skip this completely if you don’t want to read what I think. I feel that the lack of respect, manners, and the personal touch is what is missing, America. We need to get back to the real basics. 1. Parents need to teach manners to and lead by example with their children. With that comes having kids learn they can’t have everything or always be the winner. 2. People should show common courtesy to one another even if we live in a world where we are worried about eye contact, stranger danger, and neighbors don’t even know each others’ names. 3. It is up to each of us to better ourselves. Handouts shouldn’t be a way of life. We should all have self respect and try to rise above our raising if it isn’t what we feel is the best we can be. 4. Companies should remember that it is the personal touch that brings in the customer and instills customer loyalty. Just these four small rules would make this country a lot better place to live. I am reading a book about gas stations and it started the thought process. I remember my daddy pulling in to get gas and a man in a company uniform came out, lifted the hood, checked oil, hoses, tire pressure, and filled our tank. There were even incentives and plastic dinosaurs as rewards for choosing a particular station. The driver was appreciated. Yes, the creation of customer loyalty through service was a product of the little touches each company brought to the table. When I go to the grocery store I see self service lines and regular lanes. As a kid and even young adult there was something special about going to the grocer. There were meat markets in most neighborhoods, but the grocery store had a real butcher who could talk to you about a cut of meat and make suggestions. There was gossip to be shared at the register, even in a big city like Houston. If you wanted to know what was happening with the local little league teams- here was your facebook.  Fran was one of my favorite Checkers (as in “all Checkers to the front”) and she always asked about our family. I knew her from the time I was fifteen until I was in my thirties. S & H Green stamps, Bonus Stamps or something similar were given for customer loyalty for money spent. It was a given that when your groceries were bagged they would be taken to your vehicle and be loaded for you. You tipped the bag boy and he thanked you. Even the fast food service industry seemed to cater to the customer more in the past than it does now. One slogan was “Have it Your Way”. We are lucky now to get home and have our complete order. To ask for it to be made as we requested is almost too much to ask. You can get tacos, burgers, and breakfast all at the same place now. Where are the specialty items that made a place special?   When I was a child I went to school and said the Lord’s Prayer- later it became a moment of silence for prayer or meditation. I also recited the Pledge of Allegiance each morning from the time I started Kindergarten. In Elementary school it was followed up with My Country Tis of Thee sung every single day. I asked some kids the other day and not a one of them from kindergarten through the eighth grade even knew the song. I run a Summer Camp and I have everyone recite the Pledge and I had a  teenager on her first day not do it. I asked her why she didn’t and she said she didn’t feel like it. DIDN’T FEEL LIKE IT? When did that ever become an option? It really ruined my morning. Apparently, schools today do not require the Pledge- it is an OPTION if it is said at all. I wonder how many gas stations are out there that still give full service as a rule? Last I knew, New Jersey and Oregon still required gas to be pumped and I applaud it. I saw one in Boston and used it, surprised that the gas was only ten cents a gallon more. This helps keep/create jobs, makes businesses try harder to keep customers, and allows the customer to see what the personal touch does in bonding and building a relationship with a business. Go to the grocery store and see how many of those lanes are open when It comes time to check out. It doesn’t matter if it is self service, 12 items or less, or a regular lane, most won’t be open, anyway. The cashier usually seems bored, they can’t give change when given cash, and God forbid they have to do a price check because the scanner didn’t pick up the bar code. The personal touch is completely gone. There is seldom a real butcher at the store since so many chains now have frozen meat shipped in from warehouses. I have bagged or loaded my own groceries into my cart more often than not in the past few years. Common Courtesy. Have you walked up to a door and opened it, holding it a little longer for the next person who followed you? So many times the person or people do not say thank you or even acknowledge that the door was held for them. Try it, if you haven’t and see the result. I work with children on a daily basis and most of them answer with, “yeah” or “huh” as though that is acceptable. I am continually correcting them to say, “Yes, Yes, Ma'am,” and “Excuse me.” They do not use these words at home or school and do not hear them at home so it is hard for them to remember to use them around me. I will accept nothing less. I have had more than one parent tell me that they don’t have their children use ma'am or sir. I don’t know when that became popular or who it was that started that nonsense. I use ma'am and sir and have people tell me not to call them that because they are not old. WHAT? That is part of the problem with our country right there. But, our biggest problem is that people feel entitled to things. Children don’t believe they have to earn rewards or awards. When did that happen? Show up and play ball, nobody wins and everybody gets a trophy! No. There has to be a winner and a loser or these children will never understand how it feels to achieve at something. What does this teach our upcoming generations? I always strove to have the best grades, to be the best, do the best. What motivation is there now? The same sense of entitlement carries over into other areas of life. Our country is now into third and fourth generations of families receiving welfare. Where is the motivation or drive to do better and become self sufficient when things have been handed to you your whole life? When there is no self respect, other areas in a person’s life are also lacking. Okay, I have had my say and put in my two cents worth. Now that I have solved America’s problems, I can move on to my own.

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Prepping 101: 12 Tips to Help People Start Prepping

How to Get Started Prepping

One of the questions that I get asked the most is, “How do I start prepping?” One of the biggest secrets about prepping is the fact that there aren’t any big secrets. Everyone does things differently and everyone has a unique situation that needs to be addressed when you’re prepping.

Here are some of the best tips I found from around the web on how to get started prepping.

Tip #1:

The single most important step to prepping is to just start doing it. This may seem easier said than done if you are on a tight budget but it’s true.

The most important and difficult thing for people to do is to just get started doing something.

Source: Tactical Intelligence.net

This tip goes well beyond just getting started with prepping. If you refer back to my article on How to Stop Bleeding this is my number one tip there as well. Just getting started will help you out. Too many people get caught up in the “planning” phase and never get into the “doing” phase. Get out there and get started!

Tip #2:

The foundation is, obviously, essentials like air, water, and shelter. Once you’ve got those covered you can then think about the next layer, and so on. At the top of the pyramid is self-actualization, which means things like enjoying hobbies and “finding yourself.”

Source: The Prepared

Starting with the basics is the best place to begin. Once you have the very basics covered, then move on to other items.

Tip #3:

The way of our past has simply been forgotten by the convenience of our current economy. Start collecting bottled water. The first item on your prepping checklist is to get water because you won’t be able to survive more than three days without it. Head to the dollar store or the now for some cheap finds in bottled water, but take heed of these bottled water warnings. Later you can get fancy with water storage tanks and water filtration methods.

Get water. Buy a few gallons of water starting with at least three gallons per person in your household. Buy water at the dollar store for $1 a gallon. You can’t live more than three days without water. It’s a precious resource. It’s just a start, but a good one.

Source: Happy Preppers

You should start out by storing water. You’ll need water than you think and you probably won’t be able to store all the water that you need. A good water filter like a Big Berky is a great investment! This allows you to gather water from outside sources without worrying about any possible contaminants.

The first step in filtering water should always be to pour the water through a clean cloth or even a coffee filter. This removes a majority of the large sediment from the water and will extend the life of your water filter.

Confused about which water filter to buy? Make sure you read our article How to Choose the Best Survival Water Filtration System to figure out what you should look for in a quality filter.

As always, be careful with water that is potentially contaminated with gas or other petroleum products. Most filters cannot remove this form of contamination from the water.

Tip #4:

Concentrate on bugging in, especially when you’re first starting out. Later, you can work on a bug out plan, but if you don’t have enough to bug in for long, that’s where you should be concentrating your efforts. Chances are high that you will not be driven out of your home by intruders; and unless you live in a place that may be hit by really terrifying natural disasters (very bad hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, etc.), it’s a pretty safe bet to make that you’ll be able to be at home when an emergency happens. Home is quite frankly the safest place to be unless there is a direct threat anyway – things are where you put them, you have access to a lot more goods and supplies than you can carry with you – there are so many advantages to bugging in so that, if it’s an option, I would recommend bugging in over bugging out.

Source: More Than Just Surviving

Many beginning preppers focus on bugging out when they first get started prepping. Bugging out should be your last resort. All of your preps are at home so try to stay there for as long as possible. The only real reason to bug out is if staying in your home is unsafe.

Tip #5:

Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. What that disaster is, depends on where you live. Knowing what type of disasters could affect the area you live in will help you plan more thoroughly for an event.

Deciding on the type of disaster to prepare for will also help to determine the type of survival gear that is needed. If you are new to prepping, you should start by planning for the disaster that is most likely to occur in your area.

Source: Humans Are Free

When you’re first starting out, it makes the most sense to focus on the most likely disaster you could face. As an example, if you’re worried about something like an EMP but live in a flood zone start out by getting things that will help you in case of a flood as you build toward your end goal of prepping for an EMP attack.

Tip #6:

Food – We can last about 4 weeks without food, making food priority number two. The best approach is to stock up on foods you and your family eat on a regular basis, but keep in mind you probably won’t have electricity for refrigeration. An easy approach is… every time you make a trip to the grocery store, pick up an extra can or two of meat, vegetables, fruits, peanut butter, boxed crackers, and a few packaged treats. You can add to this list as you go, but the first goal is to build up a 3 week supply of food and water as soon as you can. (Don’t forget Fido!)

Source: The Survival Gene

Once you’ve stored your first few days of water, add some food to the mix. I often suggest that people work back and forth between food and water until they have about a month’s supply of each.

Tip #7:

You probably won’t be able to learn everything you need to know before the next disaster strikes. And if the power is out or the Internet is down, you won’t be able to Google whatever you need to know, so buy some books or print important articles and put them in a three-ring binder.

Source: Urban Survival Plan

Knowledge is everything when it comes to prepping. Try to learn something each day, even if it isn’t something amazing, it could prove useful in the future.

I really like Urban Survival Site’s suggestion of building an old-school library. The internet most likely won’t be as reliable (or available at all) in many disaster situations.

Tip #8:

Job loss is a risk everyone faces, even if you are self-employed. Does your family have provisions to get you through a hard time? I have heard people talk about losing work and going home to bare cupboards. How do you choose what to spend that last paycheck on? Will you get work fast enough to continue paying your bills?

Source: The Tiny Life

Prepping helps in all kinds of disasters. Job loss is something that people often don’t consider when prepping. If you need an extra reason to get started prepping this may be it.

Tip #9:

Do not go into debt preparing, but gather a little at a time. There is much you can do that will cost you little and that is gaining knowledge. Investing in preparations today is an investment in your family’s survival in the future.

Source: Preparing for SHTF

Prep as much as you can afford. Don’t go crazy buying hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of food and gear if you can’t afford it. Too many of us get caught up with shiny new toys and forget that prepping is supposed to get you out of trouble, not get you into it.

Tip #10:

Flour: Grab about 20 or 30Lbs of flour. Even if you don’t use much flour today, you would be surprised at how quickly if goes when you are making bread and pancakes. Flour is also a great way to extend your food supply if you happen to get unexpected house guests.

Sugar: Grab 10Lbs of sugar. Sugar is another staple of baking and can also be used to sweeten many other bland food. Coffee, tea or cool aid? You’re going to need sugar if you plan on drinking something other than water.

Salt: Pick up 5lbs of salt. Our bodies need salt to survive, although too much can be bad for your health. Salt also makes some of the bland foods we might be eating a little more palatable.

Source: Survivalist Prepper

Stocking up on basic staple foods can be much more cost-effective than buying piles of freeze-dried foods. In fact, many staple food items like rice, bean, salt, and sugar will outlast other long-term storage foods.

Tip #11:

Lately, these fear ramblings largely focus on what will happen in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack. (I know there are other things to worry about too, maybe even more pressing, how about you not tell me about them in the comments.) And while I’ve always laughed at the doomsday preppers who build bunkers and stockpile guns, I’ve recently started to consider that they might be on to something. Not for an apocalypse, necessarily, but for a disaster on an ordinary American scale: Hurricanes Katrina or Sandy, September 11th, even the 2010 blizzard with its empty grocery shelves and no clear routes to the hospitals. In my early-morning panics, I ask myself, how on it do I think the Trump administration will be? Will Trump’s FEMA be a fast, organized, efficient machine?

Source: LifeHacker

This is really two tips in one, well one observation and one tip. First, the observation. Prepping has become mainstream. When places like LifeHacker are covering how to start prepping, you can know two things. Prepping has made it to the main stage, and the people prepping aren’t the same old demographic that most people would expect.

Now the tip. No one can go it alone forever. With more people prepping now than almost any time in history, it’s very likely that there are others in your area that prep. Making contact with them, before disaster strikes could potentially result in an ally when you need them most.

Tip # 12

Get the mental attitude – understand what your specific challenges will be and make a plan to be safe in those instances. Do you need to prepare for earthquakes, wildfires and civil unrest? How will your family communicate if you are separated? Once you have a plan you can buy or make the things you need.

Source: Preparedness Mama

Having the correct mindset goes even farther than understanding your situation. This is perhaps the most important tip of all of them. Having the mindset to survive, no matter the opposition will take you farther than almost any other item you can store away!

Conclusion

Getting started prepping can be a daunting task. Just get started as soon as you can and focus on the basics. You’ll be more prepared than you ever thought you could be in no time.

Be sure to check out our other preparedness articles for more information on where to go from here. Our article on 40 great prepping tips is a good place to start.

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Prepping 101: 12 Tips to Help People Start Prepping

How to Get Started Prepping

One of the questions that I get asked the most is, “How do I start prepping?” One of the biggest secrets about prepping is the fact that there aren’t any big secrets. Everyone does things differently and everyone has a unique situation that needs to be addressed when you’re prepping.

Here are some of the best tips I found from around the web on how to get started prepping.

Tip #1:

The single most important step to prepping is to just start doing it. This may seem easier said than done if you are on a tight budget but it’s true.

The most important and difficult thing for people to do is to just get started doing something.

Source: Tactical Intelligence.net

This tip goes well beyond just getting started with prepping. If you refer back to my article on How to Stop Bleeding this is my number one tip there as well. Just getting started will help you out. Too many people get caught up in the “planning” phase and never get into the “doing” phase. Get out there and get started!

Tip #2:

The foundation is, obviously, essentials like air, water, and shelter. Once you’ve got those covered you can then think about the next layer, and so on. At the top of the pyramid is self-actualization, which means things like enjoying hobbies and “finding yourself.”

Source: The Prepared

Starting with the basics is the best place to begin. Once you have the very basics covered, then move on to other items.

Tip #3:

The way of our past has simply been forgotten by the convenience of our current economy. Start collecting bottled water. The first item on your prepping checklist is to get water because you won’t be able to survive more than three days without it. Head to the dollar store or the now for some cheap finds in bottled water, but take heed of these bottled water warnings. Later you can get fancy with water storage tanks and water filtration methods.

Get water. Buy a few gallons of water starting with at least three gallons per person in your household. Buy water at the dollar store for $1 a gallon. You can’t live more than three days without water. It’s a precious resource. It’s just a start, but a good one.

Source: Happy Preppers

You should start out by storing water. You’ll need water than you think and you probably won’t be able to store all the water that you need. A good water filter like a Big Berky is a great investment! This allows you to gather water from outside sources without worrying about any possible contaminants.

As always, be careful with water that possibly contaminated with gas or other petroleum products. Most filters cannot remove this form of contamination from the water.

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Tip #4:

Concentrate on bugging in, especially when you’re first starting out. Later, you can work on a bug out plan, but if you don’t have enough to bug in for long, that’s where you should be concentrating your efforts. Chances are high that you will not be driven out of your home by intruders; and unless you live in a place that may be hit by really terrifying natural disasters (very bad hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, etc.), it’s a pretty safe bet to make that you’ll be able to be at home when an emergency happens. Home is quite frankly the safest place to be unless there is a direct threat anyway – things are where you put them, you have access to a lot more goods and supplies than you can carry with you – there are so many advantages to bugging in so that, if it’s an option, I would recommend bugging in over bugging out.

Source: More Than Just Surviving

Many beginning preppers focus on bugging out when they first get started prepping. Bugging out should be your last resort. All of your preps are at home so try to stay there for as long as possible. The only real reason to bug out is if staying in your home is unsafe.

Tip #5:

Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. What that disaster is, depends on where you live. Knowing what type of disasters could affect the area you live in will help you plan more thoroughly for an event.

Deciding on the type of disaster to prepare for will also help to determine the type of survival gear that is needed. If you are new to prepping, you should start by planning for the disaster that is most likely to occur in your area.

Source: Humans Are Free

When you’re first starting out, it makes the most sense to focus on the most likely disaster you could face. As an example, if you’re worried about something like an EMP but live in a flood zone start out by getting things that will help you in case of a flood as you build toward your end goal of prepping for an EMP attack.

Tip #6:

Food – We can last about 4 weeks without food, making food priority number two. The best approach is to stock up on foods you and your family eat on a regular basis, but keep in mind you probably won’t have electricity for refrigeration. An easy approach is… every time you make a trip to the grocery store, pick up an extra can or two of meat, vegetables, fruits, peanut butter, boxed crackers, and a few packaged treats. You can add to this list as you go, but the first goal is to build up a 3 week supply of food and water as soon as you can. (Don’t forget Fido!)

Source: The Survival Gene

Once you’ve stored your first few days of water, add some food to the mix. I often suggest that people work back and forth between food and water until they have about a month’s supply of each.

Tip #7:

You probably won’t be able to learn everything you need to know before the next disaster strikes. And if the power is out or the Internet is down, you won’t be able to Google whatever you need to know, so buy some books or print important articles and put them in a three-ring binder.

Source: Urban Survival Plan

Knowledge is everything when it comes to prepping. Try to learn something each day, even if it isn’t something amazing, it could prove useful in the future.

I really like Urban Survival Site’s suggestion of building an old-school library. The internet most likely won’t be as reliable (or available at all) in many disaster situations.

Tip #8:

Job loss is a risk everyone faces, even if you are self-employed. Does your family have provisions to get you through a hard time? I have heard people talk about losing work and going home to bare cupboards. How do you choose what to spend that last paycheck on? Will you get work fast enough to continue paying your bills?

Source: The Tiny Life

Prepping helps in all kinds of disasters. Job loss is something that people often don’t consider when prepping. If you need an extra reason to get started prepping this may be it.

Tip #9:

Do not go into debt preparing, but gather a little at a time. There is much you can do that will cost you little and that is gaining knowledge. Investing in preparations today is an investment in your family’s survival in the future.

Source: Preparing for SHTF

Prep as much as you can afford. Don’t go crazy buying hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of food and gear if you can’t afford it. Too many of us get caught up with shiny new toys and forget that prepping is supposed to get you out of trouble, not get you into it.

Tip #10:

Flour: Grab about 20 or 30Lbs of flour. Even if you don’t use much flour today, you would be surprised at how quickly if goes when you are making bread and pancakes. Flour is also a great way to extend your food supply if you happen to get unexpected house guests.

Sugar: Grab 10Lbs of sugar. Sugar is another staple of baking and can also be used to sweeten many other bland food. Coffee, tea or cool aid? You’re going to need sugar if you plan on drinking something other than water.

Salt: Pick up 5lbs of salt. Our bodies need salt to survive, although too much can be bad for your health. Salt also makes some of the bland foods we might be eating a little more palatable.

Source: Survivalist Prepper

Stocking up on basic staple foods can be much more cost-effective than buying piles of freeze-dried foods. In fact, many staple food items like rice, bean, salt, and sugar will outlast other long-term storage foods.

Tip #11:

Lately, these fear ramblings largely focus on what will happen in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack. (I know there are other things to worry about too, maybe even more pressing, how about you not tell me about them in the comments.) And while I’ve always laughed at the doomsday preppers who build bunkers and stockpile guns, I’ve recently started to consider that they might be on to something. Not for an apocalypse, necessarily, but for a disaster on an ordinary American scale: Hurricanes Katrina or Sandy, September 11th, even the 2010 blizzard with its empty grocery shelves and no clear routes to the hospitals. In my early-morning panics, I ask myself, how��on it do I think the Trump administration will be? Will Trump’s FEMA be a fast, organized, efficient machine?

Source: LifeHacker

This is really two tips in one, well one observation and one tip. First, the observation. Prepping has become mainstream. When places like LifeHacker are covering how to start prepping, you can know two things. Prepping has made it to the main stage, and the people prepping aren’t the same old demographic that most people would expect.

Now the tip. No one can go it alone forever. With more people prepping now than almost any time in history, it’s very likely that there are others in your area that prep. Making contact with them, before disaster strikes could potentially result in an ally when you need them most.

Tip # 12

Get the mental attitude – understand what your specific challenges will be and make a plan to be safe in those instances. Do you need to prepare for earthquakes, wildfires and civil unrest? How will your family communicate if you are separated? Once you have a plan you can buy or make the things you need.

Source: Preparedness Mama

Having the correct mindset goes even farther than understanding your situation. This is perhaps the most important tip of all of them. Having the mindset to survive, no matter the opposition will take you farther than almost any other item you can store away!

Conclusion

Getting started prepping can be a daunting task. Just get started as soon as you can and focus on the basics. You’ll be more prepared than you ever thought you could be in no time.

Be sure to check out our other preparedness articles for more information on where to go from here. Our article on 40 great prepping tips is a good place to start.

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Prepping 101: 12 Tips to Help People Start Prepping

How to Get Started Prepping

One of the questions that I get asked the most is, “How do I start prepping?” One of the biggest secrets about prepping is the fact that there aren’t any big secrets. Everyone does things differently and everyone has a unique situation that needs to be addressed when you’re prepping.

Here are some of the best tips I found from around the web on how to get started prepping.

Tip #1:

The single most important step to prepping is to just start doing it. This may seem easier said than done if you are on a tight budget but it’s true.

The most important and difficult thing for people to do is to just get started doing something.

Source: Tactical Intelligence.net

This tip goes well beyond just getting started with prepping. If you refer back to my article on How to Stop Bleeding this is my number one tip there as well. Just getting started will help you out. Too many people get caught up in the “planning” phase and never get into the “doing” phase. Get out there and get started!

Tip #2:

The foundation is, obviously, essentials like air, water, and shelter. Once you’ve got those covered you can then think about the next layer, and so on. At the top of the pyramid is self-actualization, which means things like enjoying hobbies and “finding yourself.”

Source: The Prepared

Starting with the basics is the best place to begin. Once you have the very basics covered, then move on to other items.

Tip #3:

The way of our past has simply been forgotten by the convenience of our current economy. Start collecting bottled water. The first item on your prepping checklist is to get water because you won’t be able to survive more than three days without it. Head to the dollar store or the now for some cheap finds in bottled water, but take heed of these bottled water warnings. Later you can get fancy with water storage tanks and water filtration methods.

Get water. Buy a few gallons of water starting with at least three gallons per person in your household. Buy water at the dollar store for $1 a gallon. You can’t live more than three days without water. It’s a precious resource. It’s just a start, but a good one.

Source: Happy Preppers

You should start out by storing water. You’ll need water than you think and you probably won’t be able to store all the water that you need. A good water filter like a Big Berky is a great investment! This allows you to gather water from outside sources without worrying about any possible contaminants.

As always, be careful with water that possibly contaminated with gas or other petroleum products. Most filters cannot remove this form of contamination from the water.

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Tip #4:

Concentrate on bugging in, especially when you’re first starting out. Later, you can work on a bug out plan, but if you don’t have enough to bug in for long, that’s where you should be concentrating your efforts. Chances are high that you will not be driven out of your home by intruders; and unless you live in a place that may be hit by really terrifying natural disasters (very bad hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, etc.), it’s a pretty safe bet to make that you’ll be able to be at home when an emergency happens. Home is quite frankly the safest place to be unless there is a direct threat anyway – things are where you put them, you have access to a lot more goods and supplies than you can carry with you – there are so many advantages to bugging in so that, if it’s an option, I would recommend bugging in over bugging out.

Source: More Than Just Surviving

Many beginning preppers focus on bugging out when they first get started prepping. Bugging out should be your last resort. All of your preps are at home so try to stay there for as long as possible. The only real reason to bug out is if staying in your home is unsafe.

Tip #5:

Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. What that disaster is, depends on where you live. Knowing what type of disasters could affect the area you live in will help you plan more thoroughly for an event.

Deciding on the type of disaster to prepare for will also help to determine the type of survival gear that is needed. If you are new to prepping, you should start by planning for the disaster that is most likely to occur in your area.

Source: Humans Are Free

When you’re first starting out, it makes the most sense to focus on the most likely disaster you could face. As an example, if you’re worried about something like an EMP but live in a flood zone start out by getting things that will help you in case of a flood as you build toward your end goal of prepping for an EMP attack.

Tip #6:

Food – We can last about 4 weeks without food, making food priority number two. The best approach is to stock up on foods you and your family eat on a regular basis, but keep in mind you probably won’t have electricity for refrigeration. An easy approach is… every time you make a trip to the grocery store, pick up an extra can or two of meat, vegetables, fruits, peanut butter, boxed crackers, and a few packaged treats. You can add to this list as you go, but the first goal is to build up a 3 week supply of food and water as soon as you can. (Don’t forget Fido!)

Source: The Survival Gene

Once you’ve stored your first few days of water, add some food to the mix. I often suggest that people work back and forth between food and water until they have about a month’s supply of each.

Tip #7:

You probably won’t be able to learn everything you need to know before the next disaster strikes. And if the power is out or the Internet is down, you won’t be able to Google whatever you need to know, so buy some books or print important articles and put them in a three-ring binder.

Source: Urban Survival Plan

Knowledge is everything when it comes to prepping. Try to learn something each day, even if it isn’t something amazing, it could prove useful in the future.

I really like Urban Survival Site’s suggestion of building an old-school library. The internet most likely won’t be as reliable (or available at all) in many disaster situations.

Tip #8:

Job loss is a risk everyone faces, even if you are self-employed. Does your family have provisions to get you through a hard time? I have heard people talk about losing work and going home to bare cupboards. How do you choose what to spend that last paycheck on? Will you get work fast enough to continue paying your bills?

Source: The Tiny Life

Prepping helps in all kinds of disasters. Job loss is something that people often don’t consider when prepping. If you need an extra reason to get started prepping this may be it.

Tip #9:

Do not go into debt preparing, but gather a little at a time. There is much you can do that will cost you little and that is gaining knowledge. Investing in preparations today is an investment in your family’s survival in the future.

Source: Preparing for SHTF

Prep as much as you can afford. Don’t go crazy buying hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of food and gear if you can’t afford it. Too many of us get caught up with shiny new toys and forget that prepping is supposed to get you out of trouble, not get you into it.

Tip #10:

Flour: Grab about 20 or 30Lbs of flour. Even if you don’t use much flour today, you would be surprised at how quickly if goes when you are making bread and pancakes. Flour is also a great way to extend your food supply if you happen to get unexpected house guests.

Sugar: Grab 10Lbs of sugar. Sugar is another staple of baking and can also be used to sweeten many other bland food. Coffee, tea or cool aid? You’re going to need sugar if you plan on drinking something other than water.

Salt: Pick up 5lbs of salt. Our bodies need salt to survive, although too much can be bad for your health. Salt also makes some of the bland foods we might be eating a little more palatable.

Source: Survivalist Prepper

Stocking up on basic staple foods can be much more cost-effective than buying piles of freeze-dried foods. In fact, many staple food items like rice, bean, salt, and sugar will outlast other long-term storage foods.

Tip #11:

Lately, these fear ramblings largely focus on what will happen in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack. (I know there are other things to worry about too, maybe even more pressing, how about you not tell me about them in the comments.) And while I’ve always laughed at the doomsday preppers who build bunkers and stockpile guns, I’ve recently started to consider that they might be on to something. Not for an apocalypse, necessarily, but for a disaster on an ordinary American scale: Hurricanes Katrina or Sandy, September 11th, even the 2010 blizzard with its empty grocery shelves and no clear routes to the hospitals. In my early-morning panics, I ask myself, how on it do I think the Trump administration will be? Will Trump’s FEMA be a fast, organized, efficient machine?

Source: LifeHacker

This is really two tips in one, well one observation and one tip. First, the observation. Prepping has become mainstream. When places like LifeHacker are covering how to start prepping, you can know two things. Prepping has made it to the main stage, and the people prepping aren’t the same old demographic that most people would expect.

Now the tip. No one can go it alone forever. With more people prepping now than almost any time in history, it’s very likely that there are others in your area that prep. Making contact with them, before disaster strikes could potentially result in an ally when you need them most.

Tip # 12

Get the mental attitude – understand what your specific challenges will be and make a plan to be safe in those instances. Do you need to prepare for earthquakes, wildfires and civil unrest? How will your family communicate if you are separated? Once you have a plan you can buy or make the things you need.

Source: Preparedness Mama

Having the correct mindset goes even farther than understanding your situation. This is perhaps the most important tip of all of them. Having the mindset to survive, no matter the opposition will take you farther than almost any other item you can store away!

Conclusion

Getting started prepping can be a daunting task. Just get started as soon as you can and focus on the basics. You’ll be more prepared than you ever thought you could be in no time.

Be sure to check out our other preparedness articles for more information on where to go from here. Our article on 40 great prepping tips is a good place to start.

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Prepping 101: 12 Tips to Help People Start Prepping

How to Get Started Prepping

One of the questions that I get asked the most is, “How do I start prepping?” One of the biggest secrets about prepping is the fact that there aren’t any big secrets. Everyone does things differently and everyone has a unique situation that needs to be addressed when you’re prepping.

Here are some of the best tips I found from around the web on how to get started prepping.

Tip #1:

The single most important step to prepping is to just start doing it. This may seem easier said than done if you are on a tight budget but it’s true.

The most important and difficult thing for people to do is to just get started doing something.

Source: Tactical Intelligence.net

This tip goes well beyond just getting started with prepping. If you refer back to my article on How to Stop Bleeding this is my number one tip there as well. Just getting started will help you out. Too many people get caught up in the “planning” phase and never get into the “doing” phase. Get out there and get started!

Tip #2:

The foundation is, obviously, essentials like air, water, and shelter. Once you’ve got those covered you can then think about the next layer, and so on. At the top of the pyramid is self-actualization, which means things like enjoying hobbies and “finding yourself.”

Source: The Prepared

Starting with the basics is the best place to begin. Once you have the very basics covered, then move on to other items.

Tip #3:

The way of our past has simply been forgotten by the convenience of our current economy. Start collecting bottled water. The first item on your prepping checklist is to get water because you won’t be able to survive more than three days without it. Head to the dollar store or the now for some cheap finds in bottled water, but take heed of these bottled water warnings. Later you can get fancy with water storage tanks and water filtration methods.

Get water. Buy a few gallons of water starting with at least three gallons per person in your household. Buy water at the dollar store for $1 a gallon. You can’t live more than three days without water. It’s a precious resource. It’s just a start, but a good one.

Source: Happy Preppers

You should start out by storing water. You’ll need water than you think and you probably won’t be able to store all the water that you need. A good water filter like a Big Berky is a great investment! This allows you to gather water from outside sources without worrying about any possible contaminants.

As always, be careful with water that possibly contaminated with gas or other petroleum products. Most filters cannot remove this form of contamination from the water.

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Tip #4:

Concentrate on bugging in, especially when you’re first starting out. Later, you can work on a bug out plan, but if you don’t have enough to bug in for long, that’s where you should be concentrating your efforts. Chances are high that you will not be driven out of your home by intruders; and unless you live in a place that may be hit by really terrifying natural disasters (very bad hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, etc.), it’s a pretty safe bet to make that you’ll be able to be at home when an emergency happens. Home is quite frankly the safest place to be unless there is a direct threat anyway – things are where you put them, you have access to a lot more goods and supplies than you can carry with you – there are so many advantages to bugging in so that, if it’s an option, I would recommend bugging in over bugging out.

Source: More Than Just Surviving

Many beginning preppers focus on bugging out when they first get started prepping. Bugging out should be your last resort. All of your preps are at home so try to stay there for as long as possible. The only real reason to bug out is if staying in your home is unsafe.

Tip #5:

Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. What that disaster is, depends on where you live. Knowing what type of disasters could affect the area you live in will help you plan more thoroughly for an event.

Deciding on the type of disaster to prepare for will also help to determine the type of survival gear that is needed. If you are new to prepping, you should start by planning for the disaster that is most likely to occur in your area.

Source: Humans Are Free

When you’re first starting out, it makes the most sense to focus on the most likely disaster you could face. As an example, if you’re worried about something like an EMP but live in a flood zone start out by getting things that will help you in case of a flood as you build toward your end goal of prepping for an EMP attack.

Tip #6:

Food – We can last about 4 weeks without food, making food priority number two. The best approach is to stock up on foods you and your family eat on a regular basis, but keep in mind you probably won’t have electricity for refrigeration. An easy approach is… every time you make a trip to the grocery store, pick up an extra can or two of meat, vegetables, fruits, peanut butter, boxed crackers, and a few packaged treats. You can add to this list as you go, but the first goal is to build up a 3 week supply of food and water as soon as you can. (Don’t forget Fido!)

Source: The Survival Gene

Once you’ve stored your first few days of water, add some food to the mix. I often suggest that people work back and forth between food and water until they have about a month’s supply of each.

Tip #7:

You probably won’t be able to learn everything you need to know before the next disaster strikes. And if the power is out or the Internet is down, you won’t be able to Google whatever you need to know, so buy some books or print important articles and put them in a three-ring binder.

Source: Urban Survival Plan

Knowledge is everything when it comes to prepping. Try to learn something each day, even if it isn’t something amazing, it could prove useful in the future.

I really like Urban Survival Site’s suggestion of building an old-school library. The internet most likely won’t be as reliable (or available at all) in many disaster situations.

Tip #8:

Job loss is a risk everyone faces, even if you are self-employed. Does your family have provisions to get you through a hard time? I have heard people talk about losing work and going home to bare cupboards. How do you choose what to spend that last paycheck on? Will you get work fast enough to continue paying your bills?

Source: The Tiny Life

Prepping helps in all kinds of disasters. Job loss is something that people often don’t consider when prepping. If you need an extra reason to get started prepping this may be it.

Tip #9:

Do not go into debt preparing, but gather a little at a time. There is much you can do that will cost you little and that is gaining knowledge. Investing in preparations today is an investment in your family’s survival in the future.

Source: Preparing for SHTF

Prep as much as you can afford. Don’t go crazy buying hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of food and gear if you can’t afford it. Too many of us get caught up with shiny new toys and forget that prepping is supposed to get you out of trouble, not get you into it.

Tip #10:

Flour: Grab about 20 or 30Lbs of flour. Even if you don’t use much flour today, you would be surprised at how quickly if goes when you are making bread and pancakes. Flour is also a great way to extend your food supply if you happen to get unexpected house guests.

Sugar: Grab 10Lbs of sugar. Sugar is another staple of baking and can also be used to sweeten many other bland food. Coffee, tea or cool aid? You’re going to need sugar if you plan on drinking something other than water.

Salt: Pick up 5lbs of salt. Our bodies need salt to survive, although too much can be bad for your health. Salt also makes some of the bland foods we might be eating a little more palatable.

Source: Survivalist Prepper

Stocking up on basic staple foods can be much more cost-effective than buying piles of freeze-dried foods. In fact, many staple food items like rice, bean, salt, and sugar will outlast other long-term storage foods.

Tip #11:

Lately, these fear ramblings largely focus on what will happen in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack. (I know there are other things to worry about too, maybe even more pressing, how about you not tell me about them in the comments.) And while I’ve always laughed at the doomsday preppers who build bunkers and stockpile guns, I’ve recently started to consider that they might be on to something. Not for an apocalypse, necessarily, but for a disaster on an ordinary American scale: Hurricanes Katrina or Sandy, September 11th, even the 2010 blizzard with its empty grocery shelves and no clear routes to the hospitals. In my early-morning panics, I ask myself, how on it do I think the Trump administration will be? Will Trump’s FEMA be a fast, organized, efficient machine?

Source: LifeHacker

This is really two tips in one, well one observation and one tip. First, the observation. Prepping has become mainstream. When places like LifeHacker are covering how to start prepping, you can know two things. Prepping has made it to the main stage, and the people prepping aren’t the same old demographic that most people would expect.

Now the tip. No one can go it alone forever. With more people prepping now than almost any time in history, it’s very likely that there are others in your area that prep. Making contact with them, before disaster strikes could potentially result in an ally when you need them most.

Tip # 12

Get the mental attitude – understand what your specific challenges will be and make a plan to be safe in those instances. Do you need to prepare for earthquakes, wildfires and civil unrest? How will your family communicate if you are separated? Once you have a plan you can buy or make the things you need.

Source: Preparedness Mama

Having the correct mindset goes even farther than understanding your situation. This is perhaps the most important tip of all of them. Having the mindset to survive, no matter the opposition will take you farther than almost any other item you can store away!

Conclusion

Getting started prepping can be a daunting task. Just get started as soon as you can and focus on the basics. You’ll be more prepared than you ever thought you could be in no time.

Be sure to check out our other preparedness articles for more information on where to go from here. Our article on 40 great prepping tips is a good place to start.

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