Got a college student or a child heading off to school soon? There may be a way to provide housing for your college student, pick up valuable tax deductions -- and possibly even collect big profits. Click "Full Article" to find out more.

In the event your bank or credit union goes out of business, federal government agencies provide insurance up to certain amounts so you don't lose your savings. But the protection is limited to some accounts and not all financial institutions are covered. Click "Full Article for a rundown of the rules, including provisions involving depositors of living trusts, a popular estate planning vehicle.

No one is ever prepared emotionally for a sudden disaster. But you can ease the pain financially with a little foresight. Take these four steps to minimize losses after a fire, theft or natural disaster. More importantly, with proper planning, you can maximize the payments from your insurance company and you might be able to collect valuable tax benefits.