You know what can happen to a vacant house if you have watched the movie ‘Home Alone.’ I’m not saying Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern will show up at your doorstep, but it is something to think about! In fact,…

We all know what auto insurance covers right? Or is it just this thing we buy because we have to? WRONG! Auto insurance does so much more than this. Allow me to explain… Liability Coverage Liability means other people. Furthermore,…

What we pay for car insurance can seem so arbitrary. There are many factors that affect your rate, but lets narrow down on one of them. How does your vehicle type affect your auto rate?

Golf is a great way to impress a boss, in-law, or significant other. But what you say on the course may be just as impressive as what you do… Here’s a glossary of common golfing jargon to help you out…

Dave Ramsey is a huge part of the way we do business at Thousand Oaks Insurance. His ‘7 Baby Steps’ are a sure-fire way to give yourself financial freedom as early as possible. Baby Step 1: Save $1,000 for Your…

Us folks over here in California know a thing or two about road rage. In fact, we wrote the book on it. Driving can be stressful, but feeling angry when behind the wheel could lead to aggressive driving, distracted driving or…

Our pets can cause as much trouble as a toddler can. A thumbtack under the rug or a cheese puff behind the couch is fair game. So keeping your house safe for your pet is also crucial. However, this doesn’t…

You spend (way too much) of your hard-earned money on cleaning supplies—so why not try to make the most of their stain-fighting powers? Consider letting these common cleaners pull double-duty in and around your home. 1. Clean Your Garage Floor…

Mercury Insurance is an excellent company when it comes to properly insuring homes. However, they are well known for being strict when it comes to who they will insure. That is how you know they check EVERYTHING and for good…