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Quick Fixes for Your Financial Tasks

You can tackle plenty of money matters in just a few minutes. Here's how.

What Happens if a Satellite Hits Your House?

Find out whether insurance covers damage caused by falling debris.

Why You Need Renters Insurance

Your stuff isn't protected by your landlord's policy, so make sure you have the coverage you need.

Fall and Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

15 things for you (or the handyman) to tackle before winter sets in.

Hurricane Damage? You Might Qualify for Tax Breaks

When insurance is tapped out -- or not there -- Uncle Sam offers help to those hit by storms.

After the Storms

Homeowners in parts of the Southeast will likely see the largest increases in insurance rates.

Homeowners Insurance Rates Are Headed Higher

Storm damage will hike premiums, but homeowners can get a break.

8 Steps to Help Get Your Hurricane Claim Paid Quickly

Don't damage your ability to file a claim as you patch things up.

What Disasters Does Your Homeowners Policy Cover?

Advice on the types of home insurance coverage you should sign up for to ensure your protected during an earthquake or hurricane.

Protect Your Property and Finances Against Hurricanes

Take these steps before a storm strikes and know how to make your insurer pay if there's damage.

Make Sure You're Covered if an Earthquake Strikes

Standard homeowners policies won't pay for damage due to earthquakes. Find out how to fill the holes in your coverage.

10 Costliest Catastrophes in the U.S.

Recall with us the ten costliest catastrophes in the U.S., with our guidance on how to best protect yourself against similar losses.

Insurance Coverage for Your College Student

Find out whether your homeowner's policy will cover your child's stuff while he is at school and what to do about car insurance while he's gone.

Home Insurance Rates Likely to Rise in Storm-Prone Areas

Homeowners in the South and Midwest may have to pay more for coverage as a result of this year's wild weather.

The Basics of Buying Homeowners Insurance

If you're purchasing your first home, here's what you need to know about getting the right coverage to protect it.

How to Prepare for a Hurricane

Follow these steps to protect your home and property from storms.

Protect Your Home and Finances Against Floods

Make sure you have flood coverage, and check into government programs that help residents in federally declared disaster areas cover uninsured losses.

Purge Your Tax Files

Kimberly Lankford tells how long to hold on to tax records and suggests good uses for a refund.

Speed up the Claims Process After a Tornado Strikes

Follow these seven steps to get paid quickly by your homeowners insurance company.

What Does Homeowners Insurance Really Cover?

Consider buying special coverage for certain valuables.

How to Prepare for an Emergency

Follow these five steps now so you'll be ready if disaster strikes.

Make Sure Your Valentine's Jewels Are Insured

You may need to purchase a floater because most homeowners policies provide limited coverage.

Save Money on Homeowners Insurance

Rather than reducing your coverage to lower costs, try these moves.

10 Reasons Your Insurance May Need a Checkup

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you need to make changes to your coverage.

The 12 Best Ask Kims of the Year

Kimberly Lankford picks her favorite columns of 2010.

Protect Your Home for the Winter

Follow these simple steps to avoid cold-weather insurance claims.

The Best List 2010

We choose standouts in stocks, funds, credit cards, travel, tech, cars and more.

Best Personal Finance Resources

See our picks for the best financial books, legal advice online and more.

Be Prepared for an Emergency

Follow these seven steps to protect yourself and your finances if disaster strikes.

Financial Storm Shelter

An umbrella policy is a cheap way to protect your assets from devastating lawsuits.

The Changing Rules of Flood Insurance

New maps may put your home in the zone for flood insurance.

Insurance for Boomerang Kids

Make sure adult children who move back home are covered.

Why You Need an Umbrella Policy

Adding extra liability coverage to your auto- and homeowners-insurance policies can protect your finances from expensive lawsuits.

Keep Your College Student Covered

Find out whether your homeowners policy will cover your child's possessions while he's away at school and whether your car insurance rates will be affected.

Upgrade Your Home Insurance

Nearly two-thirds of homeowners are underinsured. Make sure you're not one of them.

Two Costly Habits to Quit

New taxes on tanning and cigarettes are another reason to give up these habits.

6 Steps to Protect Your Home from Hurricanes

You don't have to just sit there worrying about the weather.

Get a Better Deal on Your Homeowners Policy

Here's how to comparison-shop to make sure you're not paying too much for coverage.

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