Does my insurance cover rental cars? No need to cave in to that classic, fear-driven sales pitch at the rental counter. Your personal auto insurance extends and covers you while driving a rental the exact same way as if you were driving your car. You don't need it. But you may want it to [...]

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Life insurance is essentially a contract between you and your insurance company. You can pay monthly or annually for a policy, and if you pass away, your insurance company gives your designated beneficiaries a lump-sum payment. Most people designate their families as their beneficiaries, but you may be able to choose others. You can choose [...]