
- December15 2004
- Volume 11
- Issue 23
Auto Finance Insurance
The answer:
Note:
It's a car owner's nightmare. Thatbrand new set of wheels gets totaledshortly after you drive it off the dealer'slot. If you took out a long-term loan onthe car, you would most likely owethousands of dollars more on the loanthan the car is worth. gapinsurance, which often comes as a riderto your regular auto policy. It generallypays a percentage over the value of thecar if you owe more money on it thanit's worth when it's totaled. You maypay as much as 10% extra on your collisioncoverage or a flat fee of $15 to$20 a year for the protection.Gap insurance is less important ifyou make a big down payment on thecar and opt for a shorter loan life.
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Tactfully Time Your Disability Insurancealmost 18 years ago
Safeguard Your Assets with a Solid Wealth Preservation Planalmost 18 years ago
Expose Your Portfolio to Foreign Dineroalmost 18 years ago
Minimize Irrational Investing Behavioralmost 18 years ago
Model Portfolio Series: Equity Incomealmost 18 years ago
SUV Loophole Tighteningalmost 18 years ago
Going DIY on Financesalmost 18 years ago
The State of Death Taxesalmost 18 years ago
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