Master the Financial Aid Process

Applying for financial aid can be intimidating and confusing. That's why so many scams offer to do the work for you -- for an up-front fee, of course. There are legitimate services out there, too, but you could get the same...

Should You Prepay Your Funeral?

Plan your own funeral? Hah. Most of us not only avoid talking about it, we manage to avoid thinking about it. Even writers of personal-finance get a little queasy at the thought.But for those of you who've made it to the...

No-Fault Insurance

Liability insurance is your main financial defense against catastrophic damage you might cause to others or their property. But it's not always clear who's to blame for an accident, and proving fault, when it is...

Collision Coverage: Don't Take Chances

Collision insurance pays for damage to your car, not the other guy's, and it's optional. After all, you can sue someone you think is to blame for damages to your car. So why buy collision insurance, unless you have to...

Medical Payments: Coverage You May Not Need

If you have coverage for medical payments on your car policy, you and your family members are entitled to reimbursement of medical costs resulting from auto accidents while in your car or someone else's car, or if...

Uninsured Drivers: Protect Yourself

Despite laws requiring auto insurance in practically every state, a lot of people are driving without any -- or without enough -- liability insurance.The uninsured/underinsured motorist section of your policy protects you...

Comprehensive: A Grab Bag of Coverages

A combination of liability, collision, medical payments and uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance would seem to take care of all conceivable risks. Yet none of that insurance would necessarily cover losses to your...

How to Get a Good Deal

Auto-insurance premiums have long since reached big-ticket status, so it pays to look for opportunities that will keep your costs down without sacrificing protection. Here are some things you can do:Do some homework ...

Tune Up Your Car-Buying Skills

Some people would rather swim in shark infested waters than step onto a car lot -- others don't see much of a choice there. Yes, car buying can be a harrowing experience, but it doesn't have to be. The best repellent...

Get the Best New Car Deal

Whether you're out to lease or buy, your primary goal is to negotiate the lowest possible price. And to get the best deal, you must drive a hard bargain and be willing to shop till the price drops.Set a target...

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