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The five-minute life-insurance MOT for people in their thirties.

If you own a home, have kids, or share rent with someone who'd struggle without your income — this is the only thing you need to read this month.

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MOT.
08 min · updated quarterly
Auto
Auto5 min

Why your car premium jumps 40% at renewal (and how to fix it)

The loyalty penalty is banned. Insurers found other ways. Here's the 5-minute counter-move.

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Home & Renters
Home & Renters4 min

Renters insurance: what $6 a month actually gets you

The most under-bought policy in the US. Also the one that pays out fastest.

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Life
Life4 min

Do I actually need life insurance?

A blunt flowchart. Two paths. Answer four questions and stop guessing.

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Auto
Auto3 min

Fully comp is often cheaper than third party. Yes, really.

Why 'cheaper' cover levels are priced higher — and how to game the quote.

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Home & Renters
Home & Renters6 min

How to value your contents without lying to yourself

Most people guess $15k. The real US average is around $35k. Here's a room-by-room shortcut.

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Life
Life6 min

Term vs. whole-of-life, without the smugness

One is cheap and finite. One is not. Here's when each makes sense.

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Money
Money5 min

What 'clean driving record' is actually worth

Not much for years 1–2. A lot after year 5. Protect it before you protect the car.

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Awkward Q's
Awkward Q's4 min

Will I get in trouble for using my personal car for work?

Yes, if you didn't declare 'business use'. Here's how to fix it without paying triple.

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Life
Life8 min

Should I put my policy in trust?

Almost always yes. Almost nobody does. Here's the 12-minute version.

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