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As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Homeowners insurance premiums have risen 24% over the last three years, according to the Consumer Federation of America, and they're expected to increase another 10% by the end of 2025. Climate change ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

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Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Both Roth IRAs and life insurance policies can provide access to tax-free income in retirement. Roth IRAs have income limits, and gains generally can’t be accessed without penalty before age 59½. The ...

In 2025, a homeowners insurance policy in California averaged about $1,674 a year. That's significantly less than the $2,692 national average, but still a 20% increase from 2024. In addition, owners ...