Springfield, Missouri is the third largest city in the State of Missouri. As of 2016 there were about 167,000 people who live in the city and about 540,000 people in the Springfield-Branson Metropolitan Area. Lets take a look at the…
Republic, Missouri was settled in 1872 centered on the community of Little York. When the Frisco Railroad was laid, little York was not on the route. At the time the settlement of Little York was near today what is known…
By Kirk Reisner, MBG Insurance updated 9/1/2026 Ask ten people what makes Springfield, Missouri special and you’ll get ten different answers — the birthplace of a highway that shaped America, a world-class aquarium built by a local legend, gardens that…
By Brandon Thompson Getting a teen driver licensed in Missouri is exciting and stressful in equal measure. In Missouri, teens can start the process at 15 by passing a vision test, a roadside exam, and a knowledge test. Once they…
If you rent an apartment, house, or condo, renters insurance is coverage you need — even though your landlord’s own policy won’t protect you. A landlord’s insurance covers the building itself, not your belongings and not your personal liability. Renters…
By Tyler Hunter | Revised August 19, 2026 Being a landlord can be a challenge. You have to protect a home that someone else lives in 24 What’s the best way to do that? Making sure your landlord insurance coverage…
Home insurance rates aren’t pulled out of thin air — insurers weigh a handful of specific factors when they calculate your premium. Understanding what goes into that number can help you make smarter decisions, whether you’re buying a new home,…
By Tyler Hunter, MBG Insurance | Updated August 2026 Owning a rental property can be a great source of passive income — but talk to any landlord who’s been at it a while, and you’ll hear the same thing: it’s…
By Brandon Thompson, MBG Insurance | Updated August 2026 If you’ve ever gotten an auto or home insurance quote and wondered why your rate looks different from a neighbor’s — even with similar coverage — credit is often part of…
You’d think an older car with a lower value would mean a cheaper insurance bill year after year. So why does your auto premium keep climbing anyway? At MBG Insurance, it’s one of the most common questions we hear —…
