5 Reasons Credit Cards Are Still the Best Way to Pay
As long as you pay off your balance every month, using a credit card can often be the smartest way to pay, thanks to these beneficial features other methods don't offer.
Insurance
Why Long-Term-Care Insurance Premiums Are Soaring
Most U.S. seniors will need long-term medical care, and millions bought long-term-care insurance to pay for it. Now, massive rate hikes may price them out of their policies.
Driving Drunk: One of the Most Expensive Mistakes You Can Make
Recently, a spate of fatal crashes across the country have drawn renewed attention to the dangers of drinking and driving. But even for those don't have accidents, getting a DUI can have steep financial consequences.
13 Financial New Year's Resolutions to Keep in 2013
When it comes to keeping New Year's resolutions, plenty of us don't have such great track records. But most people who made financial resolutions in 2012 kept them, which makes them a smart addition to your annual ritual. To set the stage for your success in 2013, here are 13 resolutions to consider.
Buying Car Insurance: You Better Shop Around
With more and more car insurance providers offering online quotes and sign-ups, switching insurers is now easier than making a three-point turn. Here's a simple run-down of when, why and how to hunt down to best deal on a policy you hope you'll never need to use.
8 Ways That Money Can Buy Happiness
"If money doesn't make you happy, then you aren't spending it right." So say researchers who have studied decades of research on the connections between money and happiness. How can you be sure to spend your money in a way that maximizes happiness? Follow these eight steps.
Year-End Review: Simple Ways to Cut Your Budget Now
If a fiscal cliff deal isn't reached soon, we'll all wake up on Jan. 1 with higher taxes and lower government spending. One way or another, you'll likely have a bit less cash to spend, so the next few weeks would be a good time to figure out where you can cut your spending to compensate.
Money Mic: How My Dad%u2019s Life Insurance Saved Our Family
According to a nationwide study, 57% of respondents own life insurance, but only 28% feel extremely confident in their understanding of life insurance. Today, Alden Wicker shares a very personal story from her childhood, which drove home to her just how important it is for parents to have life insurance.
Hurricane Sandy Victims: Disaster Relief Programs You May Not Know About
After a natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy, victims are understandably desperate to receive relief funds, but they often don't know the best way to get them. DailyFinance is here to help, with this list of programs designed to help you rebuild after the storm.
What to Do When Insurers Start Rejecting Superstorm Sandy Claims
Superstorm Sandy is expected to cost a staggering $50 billion, with as many as 200,000 claims for wind damage and 20,000 claims for flood damage filed by consumers. The sooner those claims are filed the better, but that doesn't necessarily mean everyone will get what they ask for.
The 11 Costliest Hurricanes in U.S. History
When Sandy struck New York City and other major East Coast population centers, it immediately vaulted onto the list of the most expensive storms in U.S. history. Repairing the damage will ultimately cost tens of billions of dollars. Here's how Sandy stacks up to other devastating Atlantic storms.
5 Years From Retirement? 5 Things to Do Right Now
With just five years left before you retire, you need to begin solidifying your plans. Make sure you're still on track, but also nail down where you'll live and how you'll meet your health care needs. Here's how:
Economic Impact From Hurricane Sandy Won't Derail Economy
Airlines have canceled thousands of flights, stranding travelers around the globe. Insurers are bracing for possible damages of $5 billion. Retailers face shrunken sales.
How to Get Your Insurer to Pay Your Frankenstorm Damage Claim
Frankenstorm is coming, but let's assume you did the right thing in getting insurance to protect yourself against heavy weather and floods. If the storm hits you, your next challenge may be getting the insurance company to pony up the cash instead of trying to deny your claim.