Insurance for Dummies
by Jack Hungelmann · Jack Hungelmann
Plain-English guide by a veteran insurance professional to auto, homeowners, renters, life, health and disability coverage. Explains how policies are structured, which gaps and exclusions matter, and how to choose coverage limits and deductibles without overpaying.
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