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????Ranked: 5 States With the Strictest Car Insurance Laws

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According to the Insurance Research Council, around 1 in 7 drivers did not have insurance in 2022. There can be pretty hefty financial and legal consequences to driving uninsured, particularly if you're in an accident. If you don't carry minimum liability coverage in Kentucky, you could lose your vehicle registration.

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4 Reasons Why Auto Insurance Rates Are Unlikely to Fall in 2024

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According to AAA, more people reported engaging in risky driving behaviors -- like driving more than 15 mph over the speed limit on the freeway, reading emails or texts behind the wheel, and even driving when they knew they were probably legally drunk -- in 2021 compared to 2020. One thing you want to avoid: lowering your liability coverage.

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2 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Down 19% and 41% to Buy and Hold Forever

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J&J's stock price is down 19% from its early 2022 high. Part of that dip can be attributed to concerns regarding legal liabilities related to lawsuits involving its talc products. J&J is making efforts to resolve this (hopefully) short-term headwind.

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3M Stock: Bull vs. Bear

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The bear case for 3M Lee Samaha : Even setting aside its ongoing exposure to potential legal liabilities, 3M has struggled operationally in recent years. To provide greater insight into its prospects and the potential pitfalls, two fool.com contributors examine the bear and bull arguments for 3M stock.

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4 First-Class Growth Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying in the Wake of the Nasdaq Bear Market Dip

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During the 2022 bear market, the Nasdaq Composite shed 33% of its value. While it might seem like Visa is giving up a sizable opportunity, this decision ensures that the company has no direct liability when credit delinquencies and loan losses rise during periods of economic weakness.

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2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in December and Hold for the Next Decade

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From 1973 through 2022, members of the S&P 500 index that paid a dividend delivered a 9.18% average annual return. Pinning financial liability on a telecom provider for old cables that were legal when they were installed seems like an uphill battle. Image source: Getty Images.

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Will 3M's High-Yielding Dividend Face the Same Fate as Walgreens' Once-Mighty Payout?

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The main factor causing concern is the company's legal issues. On the one hand, the settlements provided clarity on its future liabilities. On the one hand, 3M expects to receive a $1 billion cash dividend from that entity following the spinoff to help cover its legal settlements. Is 3M in a similar predicament?

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