This section allows users to shop comparatively for auto, home, life and health insurance, and the interactive tools will help them make sense of any insurance situation. For example, the Life Insurance Needs Estimator helps users assess what level of coverage is best suited to them. The Quick Reference section helps users understand insurance terms, and the Insurance Planner does a comprehensive analysis of their insurance situation. Consumers can pay all their bills and view their checking, savings and credit card balances online. In addition, users can find the latest credit card, CD and money market account rates with data from Bank Rate Monitor, or they can use the Debt Consolidation Calculator to determine if a low-interest loan might save them finance charges.
Consumers can learn about the effect of marriage and children on their financial future.
For those who are looking into college, the College Search tool allows a search to be done by state or name. In addition, the Scholarship Search Wizard helps students search and apply for more than 400,000 available scholarships online. Powerful tools such as the Deduction Finder and Tax Estimator help make tax preparation easier. MoneyCentral features the MSN HomeAdvisor TM online real estate service, the Internet s complete home-buying resource. Users can explore comprehensive home listings, learn the latest mortgage rates, apply for a mortgage online with leading national lenders, try the Rent vs. Buy Calculator, and more.