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A. We’re sorry to hear about your dad. Your dilemma isn’t uncommon, and it will require a bit of detective work. If you cannot find a policy or any paperwork ...

As we mourn the high-profile deaths of soul icon Aretha Franklin and Arizona Sen. John McCain this past week, it’s not a bad time to put a spotlight on dreaded topics, such as end-of-life paperwork.

Laura Morris’s house in Greenville, S.C., survived the punishing winds and rain of Hurricane Helene in September 2024. While her neighbors had trees fall on their houses or in their yards, her house ...

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Quotes can vary significantly by insurer for the same coverage.

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