What's up with the 2011 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 engine ticking noise?

I’ve noticed in the last couple of months that my car just isn’t driving as smoothly as I’d like. How do I soften the suspension to help?

I'm looking at a Honda Civic that costs $25,000. I have $12,500 for a down payment. When I told the salesman, he gave me a weird look and said that was probably too much to put down. I've heard from other people that a large down payment means that car dealers are more likely to give you a deal.

I've just started searching for my first home, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about home ownership. I keep hearing about the 80% rule for home insurance—it sounds important, but I can't figure out what it means. What's the 80% rule, and how do I make sure to follow it?