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After Hurricanes, Beware of Flooded Cars for Sale
After Hurricanes, Beware of Flooded Cars for Sale
Hurricane Ida may have passed, but there's a chance the used car you have your eye on could have been damaged by it. Here’s what to watch out for.
September 3, 2021
Your Tree, Your Neighbor’s Property: Whose Insurance Pays?
Your Tree, Your Neighbor’s Property: Whose Insurance Pays?
And how to be a good neighbor when your tree drops by uninvited.
September 2, 2021
10 Things to Know About Hurricane Insurance Claims
10 Things to Know About Hurricane Insurance Claims
Know what's covered, what isn't, and how to make the most of your policy if you need to file a claim.
August 30, 2021
Get a Good Deal on Car Rentals
Get a Good Deal on Car Rentals
Get up to speed on how to snag a deal and avoid pesky fees.
March 20, 2021
Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
We crunched a lot of numbers (and ran a survey) to crown top firms for their service on banking, credit cards, mortgages, and home and auto insurance.…
October 22, 2020
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Time for an Insurance Review
Time for an Insurance Review
You may need to update your policies in light of COVID-19.
July 30, 2020
13 Reasons You Will Regret an RV in Retirement
13 Reasons You Will Regret an RV in Retirement
RV-loving retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
June 8, 2020
Coronavirus Car Insurance Rebates for the Road Less Traveled
Coronavirus Car Insurance Rebates for the Road Less Traveled
People are driving less, and that means big auto insurance companies such as State Farm, Allstate and Geico are giving coronavirus-related rebates.
April 14, 2020
Reshop Your Car Insurance
Reshop Your Car Insurance
Finding the lowest rate to protect your vehicle and you can be a challenge.
April 9, 2020
Retirees, Cover Yourself With Umbrella Insurance
Retirees, Cover Yourself With Umbrella Insurance
You may not realize you don’t have enough liability coverage until something catastrophic happens.
January 28, 2020
Surprise: Your Small Business Probably Needs Auto Insurance
Surprise: Your Small Business Probably Needs Auto Insurance
Have you ever sent a worker on a quick trip in his own car to the post office or the bakery to pick up an employee birthday cake? You may have just op…
January 3, 2020
13 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in Retirement
13 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in Retirement
As you drive toward retirement, dreams of blue highways are giving you that itch to hit the open road.
November 20, 2019
Why Winter Tires Trump All-Wheel Drive
Why Winter Tires Trump All-Wheel Drive
Really want to get there safely when it’s slippery out? Get more grip with dedicated winter tires.
November 11, 2019
Tax Tip: Write Off Losses Caused by Natural Disasters
Tax Tip: Write Off Losses Caused by Natural Disasters
Understand IRS rules to get the maximum tax relief for property losses resulting from floods, earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes and more.
September 26, 2019
Save on Rental Car Coverage
Save on Rental Car Coverage
There are cheaper alternatives than what's offered by the rental agency. Cobbling together sufficient coverage is hard, but could save you a lot in th…
September 17, 2019
9 Tips to Get Your Car to 200,000 Miles or More
9 Tips to Get Your Car to 200,000 Miles or More
The average age of cars on the road today is higher than ever — over 11 years old, according to IHS Automotive.
May 23, 2019
7 Car-Care Myths That Need to Die
7 Car-Care Myths That Need to Die
Your Great-Uncle Frank may have gotten 150,000 miles out of his Studebaker, but the advice he handed down is probably out of date.
May 20, 2019
Insurance for a Learning Driver
Insurance for a Learning Driver
Adding a teen driver to your plan will raise premiums, but there are things you can do to help reduce them.
May 9, 2019
11 Reasons You Need Umbrella Insurance Right Now
11 Reasons You Need Umbrella Insurance Right Now
An umbrella insurance policy can protect your assets and future earnings from expensive lawsuits.
April 18, 2019
10 Energy Stocks and Funds to Buy for Dividends AND Growth
10 Energy Stocks and Funds to Buy for Dividends AND Growth
Certain sectors of the stock market have gained a reputation for being income-friendly.
April 8, 2019
7 Diverse Stocks to Buy to Make a Buck Off Air Travel
7 Diverse Stocks to Buy to Make a Buck Off Air Travel
A big swath of the country is finally coming out of a deep freeze that kept many of us hunkered down in our homes for most of this winter.
April 4, 2019
Why You Need an Umbrella Policy
Why You Need an Umbrella Policy
Adding extra liability coverage to your auto- and homeowners-insurance policies can protect your finances from expensive lawsuits.
February 20, 2019
Do I Need Extra Insurance for My Drone?
Do I Need Extra Insurance for My Drone?
Before your drone takes to the sky, see if your insurer will cover any damages the unmanned aircraft may cause to others or their property.
February 20, 2019
12 Ways to Lower Your Auto-Insurance Premiums
12 Ways to Lower Your Auto-Insurance Premiums
February 6, 2019
Teenage Drivers and Auto Insurance Liability Limits
Teenage Drivers and Auto Insurance Liability Limits
If your family's car insurance liability limit is too low, you could be on the hook for thousands of dollars.
January 4, 2019