Personal Finance Tips & Money Management

The phrase “life insurance” can make even the most mature, financially responsible adults squirm. I know I didn’t feel jazzed searching for the best life insurance company. It doesn’t just remind me of my own mortality; it also has a reputation for being complicated — not the most charming combo, or the most compelling way […]

You probably love lots of things about your bike: the excitement, the speed and maneuverability, the way it connects you to the road and to other bikers. But part of enjoying it is feeling safe while you’re on it—not just physically, but also financially. When you consider that even the most careful riders can still […]

Car insurance for teens, by definition, isn’t cheap. Little driving experience and a statistically higher chance of accidents makes teens a big risk to insurers, so they invariably get charged more for coverage. Because of this, the best cheap car insurance providers for teens are the ones that not only offer quality coverage and claims […]

Your motorcycle insurance should be able to cover you completely in the event of an accident – even if it’s cheap. That’s why it’s always best to select the level of coverage you want on your policy first, then shop around for the best price on it. I researched every nationally available motorcycle insurance company […]

Whether you’re self-employed, unemployed, or covered under an employer’s health-care plan, finding affordable health insurance can be a frustrating, time-consuming process. Throw in controversy around the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and finding accurate, reliable information can be a nightmare. Sure, cheap health insurance exists, but qualifying can be tricky, and you’ll want to be sure […]

Editor’s note: Delta Auto Protect was originally a recommended provider of extended car warranties, but deeper investigation — coupled with lots of unreturned phone calls and emails — proved that it lacks necessary licensing to legally operate. This article has been updated and The Simple Dollar does not recommend purchasing an extended warranty with Delta Auto Protect. […]

Only five companies offer non-owner car insurance policies nationwide – GEICO, State Farm, Nationwide,The General, and Titan. The good news is that this makes shopping around for the best price fairly simple. You just need to call each provider to request a quote, since non-owner policy quotes aren’t available online through any of these insurers. […]

Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual insurance company operating in 26 different states through independent representatives. They offer basically every type of insurance under the sun, from auto to homeowners to business to life insurance. If you have insurance needs, Auto-Owners Insurance can help you to meet them. But what makes them different? And why haven’t […]

Flood insurance isn’t required for all homeowners, just those with federally backed mortgages in high-risk flood areas where there’s at least a 25 percent chance of flooding during a 30-year mortgage. (You know if this is you.) What does affect your rate? FEMA flood maps, officially known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps, identify flood areas […]