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It’s easy to take your health for granted when you feel young and strong — until sooner or later you face an unexpected medical issue. Take these financial steps while you’re young and healthy to prevent a financial emergency from compounding your health problems, whenever they happen to strike.
Whether you’re unemployed, self-employed, employed without health coverage, or aiming to retire before you’re eligible for Medicare, it’s risky to go without health insurance. Here are the best solutions for you to consider if you don’t get employer health benefits, don’t yet qualify for Medicare.
The median home price in the United States hovers around $200,000, which means your home is the biggest investment you’ll likely make in your life. The purpose of homeowner’s insurance is to protect that investment should it be damaged or destroyed. That said, it’s pretty important. However, protecting such a big investment doesn’t have to
For nearly a century, USAA has offered an ever-growing suite of financial products to active-duty and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their family members. Take a look at the full range here.
If you have a bank account – or even if not – you’ve likely heard of FDIC insurance. FDIC insurance is deposit insurance overseen by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a federal entity created by the Banking Act of 1933. FDIC insurance guarantees the safety of deposits in checking, savings, and CD accounts held with FDIC
Your bank’s “member FDIC” logo isn’t there for show. It means your money is insured in case something happens to the bank. Find out how much insurance you get, past, present, and future.
The FDIC hasn’t met its target reserve ratio in years. Should you be worried there won’t be any money if your bank fails? Probably not, but it’s more complicated than a simple yes or no.
It’s not always in your best interest to file a homeowners insurance claim. Before you file, you need to figure out whether it makes sense to go through with your claim — and fast. That means objectively assessing the pros and cons of doing so.
You’ve settled into your dream home, but there’s a problem. Someone else claims they own it or that the previous owner still owes them money for work done. If you have home title insurance, you can breathe a little easier. But what is it, and how much does it cost?
If you have a mortgage, it’s very likely you also have an active homeowners insurance policy. But insurance companies don’t just send you money when something goes wrong. That’s why it’s important to know what you should expect if and when the time comes to file a claim.
While health insurance is a hot topic in the U.S., dental coverage is often left on the back burner. But it can be just as expensive as medical care. But there are several factors you should consider to determine whether dental insurance is right for you.
Car loan payments and auto insurance are significant expenses for most households. Caribou helps you save money on both by offering refinancing on auto loans and helping you find more affordable car insurance. Learn about Caribou and whether it can help you save on your vehicle ownership costs.
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