Every time we turn around someone else is charging a fee for something.  The Ohio BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles) has always been a champion of charging fees so this should be only a mild surprise to you:

There is now a $20 fee if you are late renewing your plates or drivers license!

Do yourself a huge favor and check when your license next renews.  Be ready to renew it early so you can avoid this situation.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

The website above has an interesting tool that shows a number of statistics specific to your vehicle.  Search by year, make, and model and compare similar vehicles side by side.  It's very cool!

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 Some words are red flags to insurers and using them could mean that your claim might be delayed or even denied.

1. "I Think ..."

Never begin a statement regarding a claim with these words. If you aren't sure, don't guess. What you say could cause your claim to be delayed or denied, says attorney Vedica Puri. And if you're wrong -- say, you report driving at 30 miles per hour before an accident but police later prove you were going 50 -- it could hurt your credibility.

Particularly beware of speculating on blame or causation. For example, if you suggest that a water leak is due to a construction defect, you could give the insurer an out if that's a policy exclusion.

Stick to the facts. Should the insurance rep ask you a question you can't answer, simply say, "I don't know." If the person is taking a written or recorded statement, ask for a transcript to review for misstatements.