insurance

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Health insurance: paying a deductible with a credit card?

In 2021, the average annual health insurance deductible for a one-time coverage employee was $1,669, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey. The deductible is the amount of money you are responsible for before the benefits of the plan begin. Of course, the ideal scenario is to use the savings to pay for the […]

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Benefits of American Express Travel Insurance

COVID-19 has devastated the travel industry and disrupted many travel plans around the world. Having to cancel a vacation or postpone an important trip indefinitely is not only frustrating, it can also be costly. Can the travel insurance benefits offered with your credit card cover the costs? Most American Express cardholders enjoy some form of […]

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What is umbrella insurance and do you need it?

Most insurance policies you may have, such as car or renter’s insurance, have built-in liability coverage. In short, liability insurance pays for your legal defense in third party personal injury or property damage claims. This prevents you from paying out of your own pocket if you are found liable for a claim. But even though […]

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6 ways to save on car insurance in 2022

With rents rising and inflation – and with Dollar Tree charging $1.25 for a single Sharpie – you’re probably looking for ways to save money in 2022 without giving up on your lifestyle. Luckily, one of the quickest and easiest ways to save a few hundred dollars this year is to take out auto insurance […]

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Does your credit score affect renter insurance rates?

In America, credit is king. This means that your credit check can affect everything from loan approval to your ability to rent flat. Renters insurance protects your personal belongings in a rented home against unforeseen circumstances such as theft and fire. Let’s say you’ve experienced an unfortunate incident in the home you’re renting, but you […]

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4 ways to save on auto insurance

Since time immemorial, the best way to save on auto insurance has been to shop at a better price every six months. But sometimes you just like your current insurance company or don’t want to worry about the auto insurance policy change process. I completely understand. A few years ago my Mazda Miata was hit […]

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Does my auto insurance cover rental cards? I Money under 30

When you’re at the counter of a car rental company, you’re likely to be overwhelmed by a rental car insurance promotion. The presentation will be more like a list of what can go wrong if you don’t fork out the extra money for their insurance. At this point, it may seem like you have no […]

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Rental car insurance with Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve cards

The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatchâ„¢ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Car rental insurance is a popular benefit offered by travel reward cards, although […]

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Temporary car insurance – what you need to know

Sometimes getting an insurance policy for a whole year just isn’t right for your needs. There are a number of scenarios where you would be better off with a shorter (and MUCH more accessible) policy. Temporary auto insurance policy is not easy to find, but there are several ways to get the coverage you want. […]

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Amazing things the insurance renter does and does not cover

Let’s be honest reading your fine print tenants insurance politics not really fun… In the end, your insurance Company He’s definitely not hiring John Green to write this, and trying to make sense of a bunch of legal texts can be, well, exhausting. But if you are one of the lucky ones who read the […]

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