Same here. I opted for a $500 deductible with 90% reimbursement and it costs less than $30/month for our 2 year old mutt. The difference in premium from a $100 to $500 deductible was significantly lower, especially when it adds up over the years. I’ll easily pay the higher deductible out of pocket or with a card in…

My SIL & I were laughing at how perfectly a puzzle treat ball for dogs could work perfectly for her 1 year old twins. Put some cereal or rice puffs into it and show them how it works. My dog figured it out after a day or two, so it shouldn’t be difficult for them. ;)

A word of caution when applying DEET to clothing - apply it sparingly and at a distance. DEET can/will eat through materials such as synthetics. You can also use Picaridin to apply to your clothing and gear to further repel insects.

I believe a few corrections would be necessary:

It was... improper research or carelessness seem to be abundant in a lot of Jalopnik’s latest articles. The Vehicross was based off of the latest 2-door Trooper we never got in the US. Same chassis, drivetrain, etc. Different body panels.

Production was limited by how the shell was made - ceramic die vs traditional die casting. Production numbers were intended to be low volume from the beginning.

Also make sure to update your and your newly-wed spouse’s W4s. Nothing worse than finding out from your CPA that what you thought would be a pleasant joint return is really a joint balance due. That was our $1000 tax lesson last year.

Insurance companies rate based on an “insurance score”, which is a formula that is based off of several factors - most of which you’ve mentioned. A few others include; your career type, level of education (not just whether you went to college, how long you’ve lived at your address (if renting), number of claims turned…