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Retirees, Protect Your Savings With Umbrella Insurance
retirement You may not realize you don’t have enough liability coverage until something catastrophic happens.
By Rachael Green
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An HSA Sounds Great for Taxes: Here’s Why It Might Not Be Right for You
Health Savings Even with the promise of ‘triple tax benefits,’ a health savings account might not be the best health plan option for everyone.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Dental Cost Advice for New Retirees, From a New Retiree
What I faced in my first dental bill after retiring.
By Sandra Block
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Nine Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance
Seniors tend to pay more for car insurance, but these discounts and strategies can help you keep rates down.
By Rachael Green
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Does My Car Insurance Cover Rental Cars?
Is it safe to decline the extra coverage car rental companies offer you when booking? Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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I'm Embarrassed to Ask: What Is a Life Insurance Trust?
Life insurance trusts, particularly irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs), can minimize estate taxes and protect your heir's inheritance.
By Marguerite Weese, JD, LL.M.
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Medigap vs Medicare Open Enrollment: What's the Difference?
Nearly 10,000 people in America turn 65 every day. Why is that significant? It signals Medicare eligibility and shines a light on Medicare supplement insurance, known as Medigap.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Do I Still Need Travel Insurance If I Have Coverage Through a Credit Card?
Travel Many credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk, but is the coverage comprehensive enough to skip buying a separate policy?
By Rachael Green
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I Need to Cut $1,000 From My Monthly Budget, and I've Already Given Up Starbucks and Dining Out. What Else Can I Do?
Here are some creative ways to save up to $1,000 a month, even if you feel like you've already made all of the obvious cuts.
By Rachael Green
