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These 8 States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2026
If you live in one of these eight states, you're probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green
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14 States with the Cheapest Home Insurance in 2026
Homeowners in these 14 states pay at least $1,100 less than the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green
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The Basics of Estate Planning
If you have a will or trust, congratulations. But you’re not done with estate planning.
By Sandra Block
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The Real Cost of Funding Adult Children: Postponing Retirement
Report shows that nearly one-third of American parents support their adult children financially.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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See Our Best Jumbo CD Rates
The best jumbo CD rates can yield returns of up to 4.35%. See our top choices.
By Sean Jackson
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Make This Savings Move Now or Regret It in the Spring
These are the moves to make now while rates remain higher.
By Sean Jackson
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The 1-Month Rule for Setting Your Car Insurance Deductible
The ideal car insurance deductible balances risk and savings. Here's how to find it.
By Rachael Green
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'You Owe Me a Refund': Readers Challenge Attorneys' Bills
The article about lawyers billing clients for hours of work that AI did in seconds generated quite a response. One law firm even called a staff meeting.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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What Is the Federal Funds Rate?
The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy.
By Jeff Reeves
