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Some insurers increase premiums for cars that have higher rates of damage or occupant injury. And cars that do better in safety tests? They're more likely to get you lower rates.

The National Weather Service estimates an average of 42 people die in the United States from tornadoes each year. Having a safe room built into your house can help protect you and your family from the dangerous forces of nature.

Each year, about 1.5 million animal-vehicle collisions cause about $1 billion in damage, according to the Insurance Information Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Everyone could likely use life insurance at some point, but did you know that one in two Americans will need prolonged medical and personal assistance at some point in their lives as well? That's a fifty percent chance! With those odds, plus the very high costs of long-term care, the best time to think about helping protect your loved ones and your future is now.

Cell phone units that allow the hands to be free offer no safety advantage over hand-held units.