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    10 Smart Moves To Make When Buying Car Insurance For The First Time

    Car insurance feels simple until you’re hit with fine print and way too many choices. As a result, first-timers usually get stuck overpaying or picking coverage that doesn’t actually cover much. No one wants to learn the hard way, especially when the stakes are expensive. Here are the tips that’ll help you avoid the usual […] More

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    What Most People Get Wrong About Wills And Life Insurance

    Most people assume they’ve got wills and insurance figured out. After all, how complicated can it be to pass things on or leave money behind? Turns out, a lot is going on beneath the surface. Between legal fine print and some surprisingly common misconceptions, things aren’t always what they seem. Let’s unpack 10 lesser-known facts […] More

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    10 Things To Expect When Your Insurer Shuts Its Doors  

    The collapse of an insurance company brings more than just confusion. It sets off a chain of system-wide responses that could affect your coverage or reduce your benefits. To help you understand what happens next, these 10 practical outcomes explain what exactly happens and what they mean for policyholders. Your State Steps In Automatically As […] More

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    10 Things You’re Doing That No Insurer Wants To Cover

    Some activities seem like no big deal—until your insurer finds out and disappears faster than a canceled check. They don’t cover everything, and no, they’re not obligated to explain why until the claim gets denied. Sound harsh? It is. Want to know what gets the boot every time? Here’s what makes them say, “Absolutely not.” […] More

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    What’s Deductible And What’s Not? 10 Tax Rules On Home Insurance

    Home insurance and taxes often get tangled in confusion. Understanding when insurance costs can actually lighten your tax load can save money and headaches. Read on to learn practical insights about deductions that many homeowners overlook but should consider carefully. Standard Homeowners Insurance Is Not Tax-Deductible Before counting on a tax break, know this: standard […] More

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    How The Next Social Security Increase Impacts Your Medicare Bill

    Changes are coming to Social Security and Medicare in 2025. Yes, checks are going up, but don’t celebrate too fast. The rising Medicare Part B premiums might cancel out that gain. If you’re concerned, here’s a breakdown of what you need to know. Understanding The 2.5% COLA Increase Social security payments will rise by 2.5% […] More

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    Everything You Need to Know About No-Exam Life Insurance

    Life insurance is an important financial safety net, but the traditional process of medical exams and lab tests can be daunting or impractical for many. That’s where no-exam life insurance steps in, offering coverage without the need for a medical check-up. Let’s explore scenarios where no-exam life insurance might be the ideal choice and everything […] More

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    16 Popular Insurance Policies That Are Completely Worthless

    When we think of insurance, the goal is to protect ourselves from financial hardship in the event of an accident or disaster. However, not every policy is as useful as it sounds. In fact, some insurance products are downright unnecessary. Whether it’s an overhyped policy or one filled with exclusions, paying for the wrong type […] More