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April 23, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
The Downside of Not Planning for Healthcare Costs Before Retirement
If you don't research and save for healthcare costs ahead of retirement, you may get thrown for a serious loop. Read on to learn more.
April 22, 2024 | By Ben Gran
How Much Life Insurance Should You Have as a 50-Year-Old?
Buying life insurance at 50 years old is definitely doable, but you need a plan. See how much life insurance you should have at this age.
April 22, 2024 | By Ben Gran
3 Expensive Life Insurance Mistakes Seniors Must Avoid
If you're buying life insurance, consider how it will fit into your overall financial goals. Read on for more insurance tips for seniors.
April 19, 2024 | By Cole Tretheway
3 Reasons Hybrid Cars Are Worth the Investment
Hybrid cars get better mileage than gas-powered cars and are cheaper than EVs. Find out why they're worth considering.
April 19, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Is This Life Insurance Myth Stopping You From Buying It?
It's important to understand the ins and outs of life insurance. Read on to get to the bottom of one big myth.
April 19, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Having Pet Insurance Doesn't Mean You Don't Need Savings. Here's Why
Pet insurance can spare you from catastrophic costs, but you still need cash reserves in the bank. Read on to see why.
April 18, 2024 | By Brittney Myers
This Is How Much the Average American Saves With a Hybrid Car
The big selling point of a hybrid vehicle is saving on gas. See how much savings that really means.
April 18, 2024 | By Emma Newbery
3 Little-Known Perks of Owning a Hybrid Car
Hybrid cars offer a compromise between electric and gas vehicles. Find out what benefits hybrids have to offer.
April 17, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Here's What Happens to Your Auto Insurance When You Move to a New State
Relocating? Read on to see how it might impact your auto insurance rates.
April 17, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
Bought a Car in the Last Few Years? You May Really Need This Kind of Insurance
Used car prices peaked and fell, which means many people owe more than their car is now worth. Here's what this means for auto insurance.
April 17, 2024 | By Ashley Maready
I'm 40 Years Old and Still Don't Have Life Insurance. Here's Why
Not everyone needs life insurance. Keep reading to learn why one writer has opted out of coverage.
April 16, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Almost Half of Americans Expect to Pass Debt to Loved Ones When They Die
Don't want to leave your loved ones with debt? Read on for a way to avoid that fate.
April 16, 2024 | By Ben Gran
Not Ready for an Electric Vehicle? Buy This Car in 2024
Want to save big money on buying a car in 2024? Here's a quick hack: choose a plug-in hybrid. Here's why they're worth considering.
April 16, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Buying a Car With Lots of Safety Features? Here's Why It May Not Lower Your Insurance Costs
Some of today's newer cars are loaded with safety features. Read on to see why that may not translate to lower auto insurance premiums.
April 15, 2024 | By Chris Neiger
5 Trends in the Hybrid Car Market
Hybrid cars are all the rage right now. Read on to find out why many Americans are opting for these vehicles.
April 15, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Think You'll Spend Less to Insure a Purebred Dog? Think Again
You might think pet insurance will cost less if you have a purebred dog. Read on to see why that's not necessarily the case.
April 14, 2024 | By Ben Gran
Buy This Big-Ticket Item at Costco to Cut Your Cost of Car Ownership
Want to save money on an unpleasant "surprise" cost of car ownership? Here's why you should think about buying tires at Costco.
April 13, 2024 | By Brittney Myers
Are Hybrid Cars Really More Expensive in the Long Run?
Owning a hybrid may be better for air quality, but it may not be better for your wallet. Keep reading to find out why.
April 13, 2024 | By Dana George
How Much Life Insurance Should You Have as a 60-Year-Old?
Life insurance is designed to protect the people who depend on you after you're gone. Here, we look at how much coverage you need at age 60.
April 13, 2024 | By Jordi Lippe-McGraw
5 Ways for Seniors to Save Money on Home Insurance
Discover key ways seniors can save on home insurance. Here's how to unlock discounts for big savings.
April 13, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel
Here's How Much the Average Pet Parent Spends on Their Cats Annually
How much does it cost to care for a cat each year? A Rover study asked pet parents to weigh in. Learn the results here.
April 12, 2024 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®
I'm in My 50s. Do I Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
If you're healthy and still working, is it a smart idea to buy long-term care insurance now? Keep reading to find out.
April 12, 2024 | By Kailey Hagen
Here's What Happens if You Get Into a Car Accident With a Driver Who Doesn't Have Insurance
Driving without insurance is illegal, but people do it anyway -- with devastating consequences. Here's what could happen if you're hit by one.
April 11, 2024 | By Maurie Backman
Should You Use Your Tax Refund to Buy Insurance?
Your tax refund might help you put different types of essential insurance in place. Read on to learn more.
April 11, 2024 | By Christy Bieber
I'm in My 60s. Do I Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
Long-term care insurance can be important to protect against devastating loss. Find out if you should buy a policy if you're in your 60s.
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