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Eyeing that 2007 Mercedes S Class with all the trimmings? Be prepared to pay through the nose for it. And for the insurance. It should come as no surprise that the more expensive the car, the more it will cost to insure it. But just how expensive may come as a shock. For modest coverage ($500 deductibles on collision and comprehensive coverage, $100,000 each for personal and property coverage and $25,000 each for medical and uninsured coverage) on this year's $135,400 Mercedes SL, owners

Hurricane season is here. And the worst may be yet to come. The season stretches through October -- and 77% of the storms strike after July, the National Hurricane Center says. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 13 to 17 named Atlantic storms. Seven to 10 should become hurricanes. An average season sees 11 named storms.

Health Savings Accounts are becoming more popular. More companies are offering this type of plan to their employees, and there is a lot of confusion about what these plans are and if they are appropriate for a given situation. I'll discuss the basics of HSAs and help you determine if one is right for you.