The basic premise of all insurance is that you buy it before you need it. It's best to make sure you have all the right policies in place, so when some kind of disaster strikes -- and it will -- you ...

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What exactly do you get with your home insurance policy? This guide breaks down the types of policies in Canada and what is covered for each. Like so much of the home buying process, home insurance ...

Most insurance companies offer two types of contents policy. New-for-old policies, sometimes referred to as 'replacement as new' cover, meet the full cost of replacing items if they are stolen or ...

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Many types of life insurance are available, but not all will fit your financial goals Written By Written by Insurance Senior Editor, Buy Side Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy ...

In its most basic form, life insurance is a contract between the policyholder and an insurance company that provides a cash payout to a named beneficiary if the policyholder dies under covered ...

Did you know that you have a nearly 70% chance of needing some form of long-term care at some point in your remaining years when you turn 65? Unfortunately, that care can be costly. That's where ...