Articles by Kevin Mercadante

Kevin Mercadante is a former mortgage loan officer and blogger behind Out of Your Rut. He is an expert in mortgages, career strategies and retirement planning. Education: B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Montclair State University.

What to Do if Your Car Insurance Policy Lapses Find out what steps you should take if your car insurance policy lapses and obtain coverage as soon you as can before driving again. New Hampshire Car Insurance: How to Get the Cheapest Rates Photo of Kevin Mercadante Kevin Mercadante New Hampshire Car Insurance: How to Get the Cheapest Rates The granite state has much to offer, including no sales tax (don’t visit around... How Does Car Insurance Differ when You're Leasing vs. Financing a Vehicle? Photo of Kevin Mercadante Kevin Mercadante How Does Car Insurance Differ when You're Leasing vs. Financing a Vehicle? Most consumers are familiar with what’s involved with car insurance when financing... Indiana Car Insurance: How to Get the Cheapest Rates See the average car insurance rates in Indiana and learn how you can qualify for lower premiums on your auto policy. Moped and Scooter Insurance: Guide to Getting Proper Coverage Learn about the insurance coverage needed for your moped or scooter, including factors that affect your policy premiums. Switching Car Insurance and Save on Premiums: A Step-by-Step Guide Photo of Kevin Mercadante Kevin Mercadante Switching Car Insurance and Save on Premiums: A Step-by-Step Guide Switching car insurance companies is a process most drivers are quite familiar... Direct Stock Purchase Plans (DSPPs) vs. Online Brokerages: Which Are Better? Photo of Kevin Mercadante Kevin Mercadante Direct Stock Purchase Plans (DSPPs) vs. Online Brokerages: Which Are Better? In recent years, direct stock purchase plans (DSPPs) have lost much of their... Maine Car Insurance: Get the Cheapest Rates on Your Policy Find out how much it costs, on average, to get car insurance in Maine, including ways to qualify for the cheapest rates for your desired amount of coverage. Should You Use Student Loan Funds and Financial Aid to Invest in Stocks? Find out whether you are legally allowed to use student loans and financial aid to invest in stocks and compare the benefits and dangers. 10 Ways to Reduce Your Expenses During Retirement Photo of Kevin Mercadante Kevin Mercadante 10 Ways to Reduce Your Expenses During Retirement You -- and many other people -- may have been absolutely focused on building...