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This Is How Life Insurance Can Fund Your Dreams Now
Beyond a death benefit, life insurance can provide significant financial value and flexibility through 'living benefits' while you are still alive, helping with expenses like education, business ventures or retirement.
By Kevin Brayton, MBA
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How to Plan Your First International Trip After Retirement
Retirement paves the way for a world of exciting (and intimidating) experiences. An overseas journey can be an ideal way to embrace this new phase of life.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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How Medigap Insurance Is Affected by Preexisting Conditions
insurance Delaying enrollment in a medigap policy can lead to higher premiums and denial of coverage in most states.
By Kimberly Lankford
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I'm 65 and My Property Taxes and Insurance Keep Going Up. How Can I Afford My House in Five Years?
The costs of homeownership may continue to rise in retirement. Here's how to manage that.
By Maurie Backman
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Should You Get Earthquake Insurance?
Your home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians.
By Rachael Green
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Help! My Car Was Totaled. Should I Repair and Keep Driving It or Buy a New One?
Does it ever make sense to keep a totaled car? Maybe, but you need to consider these factors first.
By Rachael Green
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How to Handle Costly Medical Bills — Smartly
If you’re looking for a way to pay for looming health care expenses, or if you’ve already fallen into debt, you have avenues to ease the burden.
By Emma Patch
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How and When to Switch Home Insurance for the Best Coverage at the Best Price
Rising home insurance costs and policy cancellations are forcing homeowners to find new policies. Here's how to switch home insurance for the best coverage and savings.
By Dori Zinn
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I'm 60 with $2.8 million saved. I'm miserable working, but I need health insurance until Medicare kicks in. What are my options?
The 'health care desert' is real. We ask financial experts for advice.
By Maurie Backman
