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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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Find out what home insurance covers and how much it typically costs.
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Latest Articles

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What to do if your car insurance policy is canceled.
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California’s new bill requires transparency from pet insurance companies.
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Pet insurance can help you pay for essential costs of vet care for your pet.
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While he was taking out the garbage one night, Eli saw his neighbor loading up a moving truck. (Bankrate is not disclosing Eli’s last name for privacy reasons.) His neighbor’s lease was up, but the [...]
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And that’s on top of your mortgage payments.
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Home insurance should cover septic tank damage if it’s caused by a covered peril.
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The declarations page is a summary of your home insurance policy.
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The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is here and shaping up to be especially active.
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Umbrella policies are not just for the ultra wealthy.
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Life insurance retirement plans may help fill the gaps of your retirement plans.
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Bankrate reviews what you need to know to buy life insurance when you use tobacco.
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Bankrate takes a careful look at life insurance myths and facts.
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Can you take out a life insurance policy on anyone? Bankrate explains the rules.
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