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8 Surprising Things Home Insurance Doesn't CoverYour home insurance protects you from a lot, but not from these eight common threats.
By Alexandra Twin
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Is Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Better Than an Extended Car Warranty?More insurers are starting to offer mechanical breakdown insurance to new car owners. What is it and should you buy it?
By Rachael Green
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't CoverMedicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley
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It's Time to Check and Update Your BeneficiariesOutdated beneficiary designations can disrupt your estate plan. Learn which accounts to review, when to update beneficiaries and why it matters.
By Choncé Maddox
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Medicare Premiums 2026: IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Parts B and DDo you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge this year? It depends.
By Donna LeValley
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4 Ways to Lower Retirement Healthcare CostsHealthcare and long-term care costs have surged in the past decade. Have you set aside enough to prepare for this rising expense? Consider these four issues.
By Chris Dixon, RFC®
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10 States with the Most Expensive Car InsuranceCar insurance rates are soaring almost everywhere, but they're up to $1,300 more expensive in these 10 states.
By Rachael Green
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Term Life Insurance Expiring? 3 Paths to ConsiderAn expiring term life insurance policy is a great wake-up call to update your coverage and estate plan so they align with your current season of life.
By Gina Cimineri, ChFC®, CLU®, CLTC®, RICP®, CDFA®
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5 Hidden Ways Heat Is Damaging Your HomeYou might be used to watching for freeze damage around the home, but heat can cause just as much destruction.
By Rachael Green
