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Life insurance helps you financially care for your loved ones after you pass away. Bankrate is here to help you compare quotes and find the best life insurance company for you.

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Car insurance provides financial security to drivers and is often required to drive.
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Bankrate explains homeowners insurance and how it works.
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Latest Articles

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Senior pets don’t have as many pet insurance options as younger pets.
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If rodents damage your home, does homeowners insurance cover it? Probably not.
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Your home or renters policy may extend to items in storage but with less coverage.
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Home insurance covers more than just four walls, the roof and foundation.
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Confused about life insurance loans? Here’s what to know before borrowing.
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Life insurance provides peace of mind. But how do payouts work? Bankrate explains.
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Can you afford life insurance? Learn how it’s more cost-effective than you think.
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Find out if your life insurance sticks with you after leaving your employer.
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How tobacco use impacts life insurance rates and what you need to know.
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Find out how whole life insurance rate of return shapes your coverage value.
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What does life insurance not cover? Bankrate explores possible exclusions.
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