First of all, only insurance companies offer insurance. Movers sell "valuation".

Continuing on with yesterdays post regarding movers liability and whether or not you should purchase "extra coverage" from a mover. It is not my intent to be too wordy, but I failed. I know this is a dry subject so I tried to break it up into smaller, more digestable peices.
In the previous post I talked about the minimum liability a mover has to offer. It is .60/lb per article...

Should I buy the extra insurance from the moving company?

For full disclosure, I work for a moving company and have for over 26 years. I am trying to be consultative. In my first installment of this series I would like to talk a little about the difference in insurance and valuation. In following installments I will break down each kind of coverage you can purchase, the exceptions to coverage and the wisdom behind buying coverage or not.

First of all, only insurance companies...

It is a common belief that regulations and free market don't mix, and that businesses should be let free, no strings attached. Any attempt to control businesses is quickly labeled as anti-American and anti-Capitalism.

I don't agree with that rhetoric and believe that well thought out regulations founded on pragmatism can and do help the free market and the welfare of the whole nation, guaranteeing its security as well. I do not think that opposition to regulations are unwarranted, but...

I currently live in CT and am moving to South Carolina in September. I am currently a waiter/server for Ruby Tuesday and will be transfering to a Ruby Tuesday in Summerville. Any waiters/waitresses/bartenders out there that could tell me approx. how much money you pull in during a week at a casual/fine dining restaurant? Thanks!

I just wanted to share a video that I just got through listening to with anyone who cares to perhaps watch it.

It's one of the best biblical teachings I have ever heard in my life...and given that I despise much of what happens in "church" these days, that's saying a lot!

I can't remember if city-data allows links to YouTube. If they don't then the following link may not work.

YouTube - Ten Indictments {A Historical 21st Century Message} (Paul Washer) [High-Quality Version]...