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Why You Need an Umbrella Insurance Policy
insurance If you're hit with a lawsuit, your auto or homeowners insurance may not fully cover you.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Last updated
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Want to Earn More Money? Consider These Five Ways
Instead of simply vowing to save more money, why not commit to earning more? You could ask for a raise, try a side hustle or switch to a bank offering a higher savings rate.
By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBSⓇ • Published
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Vote in the Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2023
Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards Vote for your favorite financial products and services! The Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards aim to recognize and celebrate the very best products and services in the personal finance arena.
By Staff • Published
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A high-yield savings account is essentially the same as a traditional account with one key difference — they pay a higher than average APY on deposits.
By Erin Bendig • Published
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How to Save on Pet Insurance
Pets Three types of pet insurance can help offset emergency veterinary bills and sometimes even cover routine care.
By Daniel Bortz • Published
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How to Save Money on Pet Costs
Pets We love our furry/scaly friends — but pet costs are rising along with the cost of living. From daycare to grooming here are some ways to save money on pet care.
By Daniel Bortz • Published
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Car Insurance Rates Have Surged, and Where You Live Matters
Car insurance rates are on the rise and there's a regional difference. Does your state have the cheapest or most expensive premiums?
By Erin Bendig • Published
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Still Have FSA Money to Spend?
Still have FSA money to spend from your healthcare flexible spending account? Here are some ideas to use it up.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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529 Plans Get a Boost With Tax-Free Rollovers to Roth IRAs
You’ll soon be able to roll over funds from your 529 plan into a Roth IRA, thanks to recent legislation.
By Erin Bendig • Published