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.

Florida Car Insurance: Getting Coverage at the Lowest Rates See the average rates for car insurance coverage for Florida drivers based on coverage levels, location, and insurer -- know how to find the lowest rates. Connecticut Car Insurance: Get Coverage at the Lowest Rates Photo of Kevin Mercadante Kevin Mercadante Connecticut Car Insurance: Get Coverage at the Lowest Rates Connecticut is one of the most expensive states to have car insurance in. The... California Car Insurance: Guide to Coverage at the Lowest Rates Photo of Kevin Mercadante Kevin Mercadante California Car Insurance: Guide to Coverage at the Lowest Rates California isn’t the most expensive state for car insurance premiums. But it is... Arizona Car Insurance: How to Shop for the Cheapest Rates Learn how to shop for the cheapest rates on your auto insurance coverage in Arizona -- compared to the average premiums based on coverage and location. Mortgage Recasting: When Does It Make Sense for You? Find out when it makes sense for you to recast a mortgage after considering the pros and cons -- compared to a typical mortgage refinance. How to Choose the Best Private Student Loans Photo of Kevin Mercadante Kevin Mercadante How to Choose the Best Private Student Loans You've already tapped out your federal student loan options, but it's still not... What is Credit Life Insurance and Do You Need It? Photo of Kevin Mercadante Kevin Mercadante What is Credit Life Insurance and Do You Need It? If you have a mortgage, personal loan or auto loan, you might have been offered... Day Trading: Is It the Right Investing Style for You? Find out how day trading works to see if this way of investing is the right approach for you based on your risk tolerance and knowledge of stocks. What You Need to Know About Employee Stock Purchase Plans Learn all about employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs), which allow employees to invest in their company at a reduced cost, and to see if you should participate. When You Have to Switch Car Insurance After Moving to Another State Photo of Kevin Mercadante Kevin Mercadante When You Have to Switch Car Insurance After Moving to Another State As if moving wasn’t complicated enough, you may have to switch car insurance after...