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Key Documents You Should Track and Store Safely

Do you have your legal and financial documents stored (maybe stashed) in various places around your home? Some in a desk drawer? Others in your closet? Some in a safe? Even more in a file cabinet in the basement? It’s time to get a handle on all your documents and store them safely, noting the location. You can use this list as a starting point, and also as a reminder to follow through on moving any of these documents or tasks from your…

15 Ways Supermarkets Trick You Into Spending More Money

Why the outlook is positive for dividend-centric strategies

With volatility making a return, many investors are taking a step back and reassessing their positions

12 Motorcycle Hand Signals You Should Know

Motorcycle hand signals are often used to communicate when traveling in groups or to signal other auto drivers. Use this chart to get familiar with them.

12 secrets about auto insurance discounts

If you're looking for the best car insurance rates, a 40% discount for good students or a 25% discount for having more than one policy with the same insurer will probably catch your attention. But read the fine print and you may find limits on those eye-opening discounts.

Useful Tips To Go By When Getting Insurance

You just can’t avoid insurance. Everyone needs to insure something. Isn’t it better, then, to learn how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to insurance? Not learning about insurance could cost you thousands of dollars or leave you exposed to nasty loopholes. Here are a few things every insurance holder needs to considerMake sure you get insurance to cover work-related property when you have a telecommuting or independent contracting job. If you work from home, your rental…

Things Burglars Won’t Tell You…

Of course I look familiar. I was here last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, delivering your new refrigerator, etc. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working …

Why You Need a Renters Insurance Policy

A renters insurance policy can help protect your valuables and provide protection in the case of an unforeseen event like a fire or theft.

Just a Few Reasons You Would Need Umbrella Insurance

Our lives constantly intersect with the people around us, and some interactions can have surprising consequences.

How a DUI or DWI Can Affect Your Car Insurance

Getting a DUI or DWI can raise your car insurance rates and make it harder to get a policy. Learn what to do and how to save on insurance costs.

How does buying a hybrid car affect your insurance rate?

Hybrid cars are good for the environment, but are they good for your wallet? Let's take a look at how these fuel-efficient vehicles stack up against traditional gas guzzlers when it comes to insurance rates.

10 things your homeowners insurance might not cover

You may be surprised at what you’re on the hook for

Does your homeowners' policy cover these three things?

A concerning number of homeowners don’t fully understand their policies. Here are three things they may think are covered, but aren’t.

Health Insurance: 12 Terms Every Patient Needs to Know

Health insurance policies are complicated and confusing. To help clear up the confusion, here are 12 terms every patient needs to know.

Is Internal Damage Covered by Homeowners Insurance?

Is Internal Damage Covered by Homeowners Insurance?: Here is what you need to know about your homeowners insurance and internal home damages.

Paying For Therapy With Insurance: Is It Really Worth It?

Have you ever considered paying for therapy out of pocket? If your health insurance covers counseling, probably not. Before I was a therapist I never thought about paying for any of my healthcare out of pocket either, especially if I could get everything taken care of with a measly $25 co-pay. Now that I’m on …