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Alex is a former insurance writer for NerdWallet. His work has appeared in USA Today, Time, Money magazine, Mashable, The Huffington Post and Business Insider, among other outlets.

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How Insurance Companies Know What Claims You've Filed

Every Claim You Make, Insurers Are Watching You

Alex Glenn
April 4, 2017

If you’ve ever shopped for auto or home insurance and wondered what’s behind a surprisingly steep price, your past claims could be the culprit. You might assume your current insurer…

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Where to Get a Car for Your Driver's License Road Test

Where to Get a Car for Your Driver’s License Road Test

Alex Glenn
Oct. 15, 2019

When you’re ready to leave your learner’s permit in the dust, finding a car for your road test is crucial. If there’s no vehicle in your household, or it’s being…

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cost of raising a child

Cost of Raising a Child Tops $260,000 — Just for Basics

Alex Glenn
March 20, 2017

No matter whether you’re buying just the basics or going all-out, the cost of raising a child is one of the steepest expenditures most of us ever face. A “no-frills”…

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How to Dispute a Home Insurance Claim Settlement or Denial

Alex Glenn
April 1, 2017

Having homeowners insurance is supposed to relieve financial stress after damage to your home. But if a claim settlement offer falls short of expectations, or your claim is denied altogether,…

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How to Make Insurance Claims After an Earthquake

Alex Glenn
Nov. 30, 2016

In your haste to recover after an earthquake, it’s important not to get rushed into costly mistakes. Going into the claims process informed and organized will help you get the…

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How to Make Insurance Claims After a Hurricane

How to Make Insurance Claims After a Hurricane

Alex Glenn
Nov. 1, 2016

If your home were hit by a hurricane, you’d probably be eager to get the insurance claims process rolling so you can recover. But where do you start? And how…

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The Complete Guide to Manufactured and Mobile Home Insurance

Alex Glenn & Sarah Schlichter
Sept. 13, 2021

Key takeaways Mobile home insurance covers your belongings, the structure of your home and legal damages if you cause harm to others. Manufactured and mobile homes typically need a different…

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5 Ways to Make a Bulletproof Will

5 Ways to Make a Bulletproof Will

Alex Glenn
July 15, 2016

In an ideal world, your final wishes would remain just that: final. But in reality, dissatisfied heirs might look for any opportunity to grab what they feel they deserve. Now…

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How to Find the Best RV Insurance

Alex Glenn
May 5, 2016

Whether you plan on using your RV as a full-time home or for occasional road trips, insurance is a must. Adding your RV to an existing car insurance policy may…

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5 Cool Mobile Car Insurance Apps

Alex Glenn
Jan. 7, 2016

Almost every major car insurance company now has a basic mobile app that lets customers handle simple tasks — think paying bills, filing claims and chatting with customer service. But…

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