Stephanie Colestock, CFEI®

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DUI insurance rates
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Texas DUI penalties
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Table of contents
DUI insurance rates
Cheapest insurers
DUI insurance basics
Texas DUI penalties
SR-22 certificate
FAQs
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Updated September 16, 2024
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What is a truck driver background check?
Why should trucking companies conduct background checks for CDL drivers?
What shows up on a trucking background check?
How to get a CDL background check
How trucking companies can maintain compliance
CDL background check laws and requirements
US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
FAQs about background checks for CDL drivers
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“If you would be wealthy, think of saving, as well as of getting,” wrote Benjamin Franklin in his 1758 essay “The Way to Wealth.”
If only it were that easy.
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Many Americans today take out an auto loan when buying a new or used vehicle rather than paying in full upfront. In 2023, 79.7% did when buying new but only 38.4% did when buying used, according to Statista. These auto loan repayment terms vary from 18 months to as long a...

Simplifi was introduced by Quicken in 2020 as a solution for everyday financial management. The app combines budgeting tools with goals and net worth tracking, making it easy to stay on top of your finances from day to day as well as in the bigger picture.
While Simplifi isn’t a free app, it does offer a free 30-day trial so that you can see whether it’s a good fit before committing. The monthly fee offers a robust lineup of features, which are all included, for a relatively low monthly cost....

Life insurance is one of the most important products you can buy, offering financial protection to those you love in a worst-case scenario. This coverage, which can last for a specific number of years or the rest of your life, provides a payment to your beneficiaries if you pass away while the policy is in effect.
However, sifting through the different life in...

Your auto insurance policy number is an important identifier that allows you to not only reference your policy but also access your coverage if you’re involved in an auto accident, need proof of insurance, or want to make changes to your policy. These alphanumeric characters are unique to your policy and can often be found on any official insurance documentation.
Here’s a look at what car insurance policy numbers are, what purpose they serve, and when you’ll need to know yours.
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The decision to buy a boat can be one of the most exciting financial moves you make, whether you’re buying a weekend fishing vessel or purchasing your dream yacht. Unless you have the cash on-hand to buy your new boat outright, though, you’ll need to finance it with the help of a boat loan.
Buying a Boat: What it Means to Finance Your Purchase
Similar to a home mortgage loan or auto loan, a boat loan is an installment loan that is used to fund the purchase of a new or used marine vessel. With...

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Car storage insurance
How it works
What it covers
Cost of insurance
Getting coverage
Why keep it insured?
Prepping your car
FAQs
Table of contents
Car storage insurance
How it works
What it covers
Cost of insurance
Getting coverage
Why keep it insured?
Prepping your car
FAQs
Whether you’re traveling long term, deploying abroad, or simply have a car that you won’t need for an extended period of time, you may want to consider car storage options. You may even consider dropping...

If you still have a mortgage loan on your home upon your death, your heirs will inherit both your house and its mortgage. Understanding what happens to a mortgage when you die is an integral part of asset planning, especially if you want to make sure that your family can stay in your home after your death. Read on to learn more about the process of transferring a mortgage after death.
Inheriting a house with a mortgage
Inheriting a house with a mortgage can be much more complicated than simpl...

A large portion of college students take out their own loans, turning to federal student loans and private loans, personal loans or even using credit cards to help pay for college. However, there are also many parents who want to pitch in – either to help their kids cover high educational expenses or because those young adults are unable to qualify for enough funding on their own.
About 18% of parents borrowed money last year on their children’s behalf to help pay for college, according to a ...

The 10 best CD rates overall
While interest rates are taking a dip due to recent changes from the Federal Reserve, some of the best CDs still offer rates near 5%. By signing up for a certificate of deposit (CD) or share certificate, you can earn extra cash without extra risk. As long as your financial institution is covered by Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) or National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) insurance, your money is safe up to $250,000 per depositor.
With a CD, you tie up ...

If you’ve ever been to Texas, you know that the Lone Star State isn’t just big — it’s also expensive. Without a strong public transportation infrastructure, its residents rely heavily on their cars, making auto insurance coverage a must-have.
Texas car insurance costs $245 monthly for full coverage and $119 for liability insurance, on average. Thankfully, whether you’re a cattle rancher, military service member, or AAA customer, insurers offer many discounts for all types of Texas drivers.
He...

West Bend Mutual Insurance is a Wisconsin-based company that has provided personal and business insurance coverage for more than 125 years. As a mutual insurance company, West Bend Insurance is wholly owned by its policyholders, and independent agents sell its policies.
Though its reach is limited and regional, and it only offers a handful of insurance products, West Bend has solid financial strength ratings and a lower-than-expected number of complaints on the National Association of Insuran...

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If you own a car, you’ll eventually encounter an auto repair that’s not covered by your vehicle warranty or insurance. That could mean a big bill, or being stranded without wheels.
Without adequate savings...