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QUICK TIP: Are you paying for unnecessary car insurance?

Auto insurance is mandated by most states, but how much you actually buy beyond the minimum -- that's up to you.

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When Is It Smart to Pay for Car Damage Out of Pocket?

There are plenty of times when an auto accident means you should file an insurance claim, particularly if the costs will be very high. But there are times when it might be more convenient, both in terms of paperwork and costs, to just pay for any repair costs out of pocket. Let’s go over how to determine when it’s smarter to pay for car damage out-of-pocket.

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Safe Driving Tips

Driving safely is the number one way to lower your insurance costs and eventually get stackable discounts for being a good driver. Let’s go over the best five tips you can utilize to improve your driving safety and minimize the chances of your insurance payout being penalized in the event of an accident.

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What’s the first step to buying a home?

If you’re asking “What’s the first step to buying a home?” — you’ve probably already made a decision that it’s time to get serious about becoming a homeowner.

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Rents jump in most of the country’s biggest cities

It’s getting harder and harder to be a renter, it seems. According to new data, rents are now up in 92 percent of the country’s largest cities.

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How to refinance to pay off a mortgage faster

There are many reasons that a refinance can help you improve your financial picture. And real financial security comes from having a home with no mortgage. Here’s how to pay off a mortgage faster.

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Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

In its simplest form, a reverse mortgage is a way to tap into your home’s built-in wealth in the form of a loan. Reverse mortgages are offered to people over the age of 62 as a way to tap into home equity for cash.

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Does Health Insurance Cover Alternative Medicine?

Alternative medicine is growing rapidly in popularity, but many of these treatments are still deemed “experimental” and insurance coverage varies widely among states and carriers.

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What Affects Car Insurance Rates?

How much you pay for your car insurance isn’t always based on the default price of a plan. Auto insurance providers balance lots of factors when deciding the cost of your deductible and premium amounts before providing you with insurance. Let’s go over the main factors that affect car insurance rates so you know what to expect the next time you negotiate for new auto coverage.

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Types of Auto Insurance

Figuring out the kind of auto insurance you need for ideal coverage can be tricky if you don’t know what each type of coverage entails. Not every type of auto insurance provider offers every type of auto insurance plan. Let’s go over the major types of auto insurance providers will carry so you can choose an auto insurance plan that works best for you.

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