Ooooo, terrible things can happen. The latest, as you can hear on radio ads and other venues, is that no-good-niks can steal your home out from under you. But you can buy insurance against such a fate ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

When you buy a home, the cost of title insurance can be worth it to protect against ownership claims from a previous owner. There are two types of title insurance policies: a mandatory lenders title ...

Buying a home comes with a host of expenses at closing. One of the most costly and confusing, title insurance. It's lightly regulated in many states. An investigation by member station WBUR found that ...

The title of a car is a legal document that shows ownership of a vehicle. It is issued by a state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). To buy or sell a car, the name on the title must be changed or ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Doretha Clemons, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, has been a corporate IT executive and professor for 34 ...

When a car suffers extensive damage from a collision, fire or flood, or is even a manufacturer buyback following a successful lemon-law claim, it often gets a salvage title. Some salvage cars get ...

Troy Segal is an editor and writer. She has 20+ years of experience covering personal finance, wealth management, and business news. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a leading consumer economics ...

If you’ve been shopping for vehicles recently, you’ve probably seen more than a few that are listed with rebuilt, clean, and maybe even salvage titles. Each term means something different, and buying ...

Shopping for a used car can be tough when your finances are tight. Scrolling the internet may eventually reveal a vehicle that seems nice and has a low price, perfect for someone with temporary ...