Factors that impact your cost of car insurance
Understanding insurance rating factors can help you get cheaper car insurance.
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Apr 25, 2024
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Florida flooding focuses attention on uninsured Americans
Is Florida’s 500-year flooding a sign of the times? Bankrate explores the risk.
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How a speeding ticket impacts your insurance in Minnesota
A Minnesota speeding ticket may raise auto insurance rates by 23 percent or more.
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Car insurance after a hit-and-run in West Virginia
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Index funds: What they are and how to invest in them
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What is a short sale?
It can get a homeowner out of a jam and a buyer a good deal. But it’s tough to pull off.
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No-doc mortgage: What is it and can you still get one?
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When and how to fight a denied homeowners insurance claim
If your homeowners insurance claim was denied, you have options. Start here.
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How to price your home for a perfect sale
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What is an alienation clause?
It’s the reason your mortgage lender gets paid back first from your home sale’s proceeds.
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How to refinance a business loan: 6 steps
Learn how to refinance a business loan to save money or lower your monthly payment.
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Does homeowners insurance cover septic tanks?
Septic tanks may be covered by the other structures portion of your policy.
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What Is a homeowners insurance peril and how does it work?
There are usually 16 named perils on a home insurance policy. Learn what they mean.
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Texas car insurance laws: What you need to know to drive legally
Texas law requires all drivers to carry a minimum level of auto coverage.
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How to use Zelle: A beginner’s guide to digital payments
The person-to-person payment tool can allow for easy transactions to friends, family and more.
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High-risk investments to avoid in 2024
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Homeowners choose minimal insurance due to rising rates. How risky is it?
Learn the risks of buying less home insurance than you need to save money.
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Financial independence for young adults: establishing your own insurance
Insurance is a key component of financial independence. Bankrate explains.
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Is it illegal to use a business credit card for personal expenses?
No, but mixing business and personal expenses can have some serious consequences.
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