Group Versus Individual Life Insurance Policies

Here's how to find out whether you'll get a better deal purchasing coverage through your employer or on your own.

Navigate a Course for Long-Term Care

The long-term-care insurance business is in turmoil. But these options can help you steer through the turbulent marketplace.

Reshop Your Insurance in 2012

You can lower your premiums by switching insurers, raising your deductibles or taking advantage of discounts.

Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less

You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.

Guide to Open Enrollment, 2012

Customize your selections to save money and maximize coverage.

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.

What New Parents Really Need

Despite what you've been told, there's just a short list of must-haves.

Better Deals on Disability Insurance

After an industry shakeout, it’s easier to find policies that are affordable and flexible.

New Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care

These policies combine life insurance or an annuity with long-term-care protection.

Will Your Life Insurer Pay Promised Benefits?

Regulators are scrutinizing insurers' payouts to beneficiaries. Prepare now to ensure your heirs will receive their benefits.

Tapping Life Insurance When You're Terminally Ill

Many policies offer accelerated death benefits while you're still alive.

Life Insurance After 50

If your term life policy is ending but your needs continue, consider the cash-value alternative.

Best Bets for Whole Life Insurance

Make sure you buy from a reputable company when you need coverage to last a lifetime.

8 Financial Gifts for Mom

This advice will help you give your mother a money makeover.

Don't Waste Your Money: The Hype Got in the Way

You had good intentions.

Should You Buy Wedding Insurance?

A policy can protect your finances if something goes wrong on your special day.

Managing Your Parents' Money

Find out as much as you can about your parents' finances now so that you're prepared to step in later if necessary.

Give Your Finances a Tune-Up With Our Money Dashboard

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.

Best Personal Finance Resources

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

5 Things You Must Do During Open Enrollment

Get the most out of your workplace benefits by following these steps.

Be Prepared for an Emergency

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

4 Ways to Save Money on Life Insurance

Don't let tough economic times prompt you to go without coverage.

How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

Use our formula to cut through the confusion.

Why Credit Insurance Is a Bad Deal

Most people can get more for their money with a term life-insurance policy.

Two Costly Habits to Quit

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

Smart Moves for Life's Big Events:
Starting a Family

Children are expensive. Fortunately, tax breaks can help pay the bills.

Term Insurance

How Much Do You Need?

The answer is based on a formula that considers immediate and future needs.

Variable Life Insurance

Variable Universal Life

What Kind Should You Buy?

For most, term insurance is the best choice, but it varies depending on what you want.

5 Medical Conditions That Raise Life Insurance Rates Most

You might be surprised to discover that cancer doesn't rank number one.

7 Ways Moms Can Boost Their Financial Security

This Mother’s Day, focus on your financial future -- and that of your children.

Kiplinger's Recipes for Quick & Easy Financial Fixes

Each of our recipes for financial success takes 15 minutes or less to cook up. You'll be surprised how much you can accomplish in so little time.

How We Built Our Collection of Quick & Easy Financial Fixes

We guarantee that readers can swiftly execute and benefit from our 38 recipes for financial success, because we’ve already done so ourselves.

Making Medical Deductions Work

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Outback Bonds

Kimberly Lankford explains how to buy Australian bonds, how to get a better tuition tax break and more.