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Loyalty Doesn’t Pay: Why Your Car Insurance Keeps Going Up
You’ve been a good customer, now your premium is creeping up. Here’s why loyalty might be costing you on car insurance.
By Paige Cerulli
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Deck the Halls with Hazards: How Festive Fails Can Fatten Your Insurance Fees
Having people over this holiday season? Before opening the door to guests, here are some perils to prepare for in advance.
By Sean Jackson
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When an Extended Car Warranty is Worth It — and When it's Not
Got the "we're trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty" call? Here's what you need to know before buying.
By Rachael Green
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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.
