I JUST SAVED A TON OF MONEY BY SWITCHING TO GEICO!

No, seriously. And what’s more, I don’t think I’ve ever done such an easy transaction in my life. I filled out the online quote info, because I really hate dealing with people. But, once I got the online quote, I realized that it was a big decision to make without actually speaking to someone.

I called the 800# and was immediately greeted by Bill. 1^st ring answer, babyee! I gave him the online quote reference number. He accessed my information and asked if I had the VIN number for the vehicles. I’m at work, so I didn’t have them. His response? “No problem, I can pull that up right here.” POOF. Done!

Next, he asked for Mark’s driver license number. Er… I don’t have that either. His response? ” No problem, if you give me his social security number, I can pull that up right here.” POOF. Done!

Then he gave me the quote. 58% less than our current Nationwide coverage, but it was only for the state minimum. So, I asked him to check on comprehensive coverage for me. It changed my quote by a whopping $17 a month. The final quote…50% less than our current payment, for the same coverage. And that is with the discount that I get for having auto and homeowner’s insurance with Nationwide together.

So far, so good. I say, let’s do it! Bill says “You get a $3 per month discount for automatic draft from your checking account.” Deal! I know I know… Momma gets a little crazy when folks try to save me money. Then, he follows it up with… “Oh, and let me go ahead an email you your policy right now. And we’re sending a letter for you in your mailed packet to send to Nationwide. All you have to do is sign it.”

“When is the coverage effective”, I ask. Bill says “Right now”.

I love their customer service. I hear good things about their company and their customer satisfaction rating. They’re saving me $1200 a year. I give them “two thumbs WAY WAY UP” (bonus points if you can name the movie that’s from).

In honor of my massively awesome accomplishment today (ok, my 5 minute phone call), I’m gonna shut up now and share some of my favorite reads with you.

• 7 Things I learned as a new manager – Ron @ The Wisdom Journal
• Frugal Living For Beginners – Lynnae @ Being Frugal
• How to get out of credit card debt, and stay out – Frugal Dad
• 4 steps to turn debt into wealth – Millionaire Money Habits
• Make time for yourself – Emily @ Remodel This Life
• Where to find info about your money – Ben @ Milk Your Money
• Less is more: Lessons from our little basement apartment – Crystal @ Money Saving Mom
• Don’t raid your 401(k) to make mortgage payments – JD @ Get Rich Slowly
• Reaching the tipping point – Pete @ Bible Money Matters
• Frugal Eats: Crockpot Minestrone Soup – Ashley @ Wide Open Wallet

Please link to some of your favorite places (or your own blog) in the comments. I am always looking for new fun things to read.

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