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If you’re in the process of buying pet insurance, you’ll probably breathe a big sigh of relief once you sign the policy. Your precious pooch

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Back in college, my roommate Stephen was nice enough to loan me his car to visit Trader Joe’s off campus. All was going well until

I imagine the person who decided colonel was pronounced kernel also came up with the term “comprehensive auto insurance.” Because it isn’t comprehensive at all. 

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