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I pay $25 a month for pet insurance, which means that when my cat got sick after getting vaccinated, it was affordable to get her treatment.
Sometimes you’re better off practicing some robust self-insurance instead of paying through the nose.
Someone hit your car and wants to hand you some money to pay for the damages. Is it ever a good idea?
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I opted not to get travel insurance for my travel plans last year, and I regretted it. This year, I'm covered in case something goes wrong.
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She bought term life insurance in her 20s after watching family members die without enough money to cover their final expenses, and she's had it ever since.
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If you lose your job, you'll have plenty of other things to worry about — taking care of your finances now is a good idea no matter what.
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Experts said home insurance costs, which have surged nationwide, could keep prices from continuing to climb.