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Is Home Insurance Tax Deductible?With home insurance rates on the rise, you might be hoping to at least claim the cost as a tax deduction. Here's what you need to know ahead of tax season.
By Rachael Green
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To Be a Smart Insurance Shopper, Don't Shop Just for PriceChoosing the cheapest policy could cost you when you have a loss. You'll get the best results if you focus on the right coverage with the help of a good agent.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Is Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Better Than an Extended Car Warranty?More insurers are starting to offer mechanical breakdown insurance to new car owners. What is it and should you buy it?
By Rachael Green
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My car is 10 years old. Should I drop to minimum coverage on my car insurance?Reducing your car insurance to minimum coverage could save you thousands on premiums. But when is it worth the risk?
By Rachael Green
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid MakingMedicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley
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How Do Car Insurance Deductibles Work?Setting the best deductible for car insurance is key to getting the right coverage at the right price. But first, you need to know how it works.
By Karon Warren
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't CoverMedicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley
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8 Surprising Things Home Insurance Doesn't CoverHome insurance protects you from a lot, but not from damage caused by floods, earthquakes, pests, water leaks and a number of other risks.
By Alexandra Twin
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Do You Have an Insurance Coverage Gap for Your Valuables?Standard homeowners insurance usually has strict limits on high-value items, so you should formally "schedule" these valuable possessions with your insurer.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
