Bridget Jones Scores $900

Hi Scott, 

I love your columns and still use your buckets 10 years after reading your book. I’ve saved and paid off my debts, but your email today was perfect timing. Last week, I put on my Bridget Jones big girl pants, called my insurance company, and questioned a $500 premium hike. After seven years of loyalty I was ready to switch, and they offered me a $900 discount – cheaper than any other quotes I had. I danced around my kitchen with joy! Thank you for empowering me to question big companies and say, “That’s not good enough, I want to pay less”.  

Kathryn

Hey Kathryn, You, my friend, just pulled off the ultimate power move – pants on, phone in hand – and now you’re $900 richer. And you’re not alone – I’ve been inundated with stories of people saving hundreds with my five-minute call. Now, a quick Public Service Announcement (PSA): Some readers pointed out that turning off auto-renew could mean forgetting to renew altogether. Don’t stress – your insurer will remind you. Yet, just to be safe, set a phone reminder for 11 months from now so you can rinse and repeat the savings next year.

Scott