Insurance

If you've ever thought the odds of winning big in the lottery are the same as being struck by lightning, you're wrong -- lightning is much, much more likely. See the real-life odds that these and dozens of other unlikely circumstances (think shark attack) might happen to you.

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Sure, you know you need auto insurance if you own a car. But what about pet health insurance if you own a pet? With policies for almost everything these days, see the 10 types of coverage that are the most worthwhile to own.

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Owning a car means a lot more in expenses beyond maintenance and what you pay at the pump. There are insurance costs, fees, and of course, taxes. See which states top the list for being the most motorist-friendly in terms of cost. Also: The Worst States to Own a Car

Ken and Daria Dolan, known as the first family of personal finance, answer your questions every Friday on AOL's new WalletPop blog. This week: Should you buy burial insurance? For More Dolans See: Dolans.com

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If you haven't reviewed your car insurance policy recently, you may be cheating yourself out of money, or worse, coverage. Take these 6 steps when shopping around and you may be surprised at how much you can improve your insurance situation.

Put aside for a moment everything you've heard about not getting something for nothing and consider this: Government currently holds almost $40 billion in unclaimed assets, some of which may belong to you. Here's where to look to see if you're owed a windfall.