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.
Auto Insurance Basics
If you don’t yet have car insurance, odds are you don't yet know what to look for. Alternatively, you might already have an auto insurance provider but feel like you can do better either in terms of rate or coverage. Either way, there's no reason you need to suffer from subpar auto insurance, especially when you pay so much to protect your wallet in the first place.
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.
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.
Where home prices have slowed the most — and one state where prices actually dropped
With the median home price hitting $300,000 for the first time ever last week, choosing your location wisely has never been so important when buying a house. Fortunately, according to new data, there are still a few U.S. locales where home prices are affordable — or even dropping.
What is a good credit score? Find out how yours stacks up
When it comes to your money, your credit score is one little number that says a lot about not only your past credit history, but also what’s to come when and if you want to borrow money in the future. What is a good credit score, exactly, though? Read on to find out!
What Do You Do if You Have Been Denied Car Insurance?
Auto insurance is required in the US. But it's very difficult for some people to get car insurance, either because of high-risk factors or a poor driving record. So what you do if you can't get car insurance or if you're denied by your traditional carrier?
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.
10 Ways to Save Money on Auto Insurance
Let’s face it. We all like to save money, especially when it comes to auto insurance. But does lowering your insurance premiums mean less-than-adequate coverage or working with a provider whose customer service leaves a lot to be desired? Not at all. We’ve put together a variety of suggestions to help you save money on auto insurance without sacrificing quality in the process.
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.