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Insurance protects you from the financial liability of the unexpected. Explore what kinds of insurance you need and get tips for the best coverage for you.

Car insurance protects you from car accidents. Home and renters insurance protects you from financial loss due to accidents to your property. Umbrella insurance protects you from additional liability. Life insurance protects your loved ones way of life from your possible death. Health insurance and Medicare covers medical bills. Disability insurance will cover your income if you are unable to work. Long term care insurance covers long term care costs if you require care (and 65-70% of all people do). Lifetime annuities are insurance to guarantee your income and a life longer than you may have anticipated.

When you buy insurance, the insurer is agreeing to fund your unexpected financial losses. They can do this because insurers pool the risks across a large population of people.

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