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Running your household: credit and debt, shopping, insurance, savings and education are among the everyday issues included in this section.

Saving and investing: This section includes reports on stocks and bonds; mutual funds; 401Ks, IRAs and other retirement plans, among other useful topics.

Real estate finances: Helpful information for buying or renting a home and for managing mortgage debt.

About your career: Finding a job, coping in the workplace and  advancement are some of the issues covered here.

Police write more traffic tickets to boost revenue

With severe budget cuts forcing cities and states to increase revenue, police officers are filling the resource gap by writing more traffic tickets.

5 reasons to "hang up and drive"

At any given moment, as many as 1.8 million drivers are chatting on a cell phone. Here are 5 reasons why you should help lower that number.

The secret to a long life? Hard work

Avoid stress, be optimistic, retire early, hit the gym and you'll thrive, right? Nope. New research has discovered that a long career of hard work is the key to a long and successful life.

5 things health insurance companies don't want you to know

Health insurance companies aren't in the business of keeping secrets, but some aspects of health coverage aren't always as clear as consumers would like.

Idaho has lowest median car insurance rate per household; Louisiana highest

Idaho has the lowest median car insurance rate, according to a recent report by InsWeb.com. Read on to see which states came in at the lowest, and highest, in their rankings.

Harsh winter weather drives up auto insurance claims

There are more auto insurance claims during the cold weather months than during any other time of the year. Here are a few things you can do to stay safe this winter.

Drivers more likely to get tickets during economic slowdowns

With severe budget cuts forcing cities and states to increase revenue, some police departments are filling the gap by citing more drivers for speeding and other moving violations.

Is your property protected if someone breaks into your car?

If personal items are stolen from inside your vehicle, car insurance will not cover you -- you'll need to file a home insurance claim to recoup your losses.

Is your kid college-bound? It could save you a fortune on car insurance

Sending a child away to college is ridiculously expensive, but when a child leaves for college, parents can save hundreds of dollars by updating their car insurance.

Buying vs. renting: How do your insurance needs change?

Your insurance needs change drastically when moving from a home to a rental, and prospective renters should take a long, hard look at those insurance needs before they move.  

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