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Tools

• How much life insurance do I need?

• How much disability insurance do I need?

How-To Guides

• Do You Need Disaster Insurance

  Buying extra insurance gets trickier and more expensive

• How to Save on Homeowner's Insurance

  You don't have to sacrifice coverage to save.

• How to Buy Umbrella Insurance

  Just one lawsuit from an injury or accidental death could cost millions of dollars and wipe out your savings.

• How to Buy Disability Insurance

  Social Security disability benefits are available for certain disabled workers, but the average payout is only 40% of a person's income.

• How to File an Insurance Claim

  There’s nothing more deflating than having an insurance claim denied or not covered to the extent you had assumed.

• How to Insure Your House

  Your house is likely one of your most valuable assets and, depending on the age of your home, its condition, and where you live, the cost of insuring your house can vary significantly.

• How to Buy Car Insurance

  Car insurance policies are priced on six different coverage areas. All six prongs influence the price you pay.

• How to fight a bogus bill

  Many Medical Bills Contain Errors That Could End Up Wrecking Your Credit Score. Here's What You Need to Know