Insurance Costs

Storm Insurance

How to prepare your home and finances from summer storms.

Don't Let a Dog Take a Bite Out of Your Finances

Make sure you have enough liability insurance coverage if you own a pet.

Navigate a Course for Long-Term Care

The long-term-care insurance business is in turmoil. But these options can help you steer through the turbulent marketplace.

Insurance to Cover Old Old Age

Longevity insurance will provide you income in your much-later years for a smaller cost now.

Decoding an Annuity is a Daunting Task

This guide will help you break down the complexities of variable annuities.

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Take some time to get your money matters in order with these tips.

How to Find Cheap Car Insurance

A little research can go a long way when it comes to choosing both a car and an insurer.

A Prescription to Pay Retiree Health Costs

Health care is a significant line item in a retiree's budget. These strategies can help ease the pain of medical costs.

Lower Drug Costs in the Doughnut Hole

The coverage gap in the Part D prescription-drug plan has started closing through a combination of government subsidies and drug-company discounts.

Season for Medicare Open Enrollment

Before sticking with your current plan, check out all your Medicare options. You may find a better deal.

How to Beat Rising Health Insurance Premiums

Healthcare premiums are growing faster than paychecks -- but you can still control how much your family pays.

Homeowners Insurance Rates Are Headed Higher

Storm damage will hike premiums, but homeowners can get a break.

Insurance That Will Protect Your Income

Disability insurance will replace a portion of your income if an illness or accident prevents you from working.

How to Prepare for a Hurricane

Follow these steps to protect your home and property from storms.

4 Reasons to Reshop Your Auto Insurance

Chances are you'll be able to save money on premiums.

Give Your Finances a Tune-Up With Our Money Dashboard

10 Reasons Your Insurance May Need a Checkup

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you need to make changes to your coverage.

Retire Your Mortgage?

Kimberly Lankford gives advice on claiming the dependent-care tax credit, converting to a Roth, choosing to pay off a mortgage or invest in stocks, and more.

Keep Your College Student Covered

Find out whether your homeowners policy will cover your child's possessions while he's away at school and whether your car insurance rates will be affected.

Does Your Home Insurance Provide Full Protection?

Upgrade Your Home Insurance

Nearly two-thirds of homeowners are underinsured. Make sure you're not one of them.

Health Law Likely to Add to
Employer Costs

Mandates kick in before any savings, but there are some things firms can do in the short term.

Who Pays If a Tree Falls

Kim Lankford fields your questions about homeowners coverage, COBRA eligibility, nondeductible IRA contributions, and first-time home buyer tax credits.