J.D. Power and Associates is synonymous with automobile ratings, but you may not know that J.D. Power rates financial services, including insurance, credit cards, and more at its consumer site JDPower.com.

Started 40 years ago, J.D. Power and Associates conducts customer satisfaction, product quality and buyer behavior surveys.

As you evaluate financial services, JDPower.com's ratings offer an important point of reference in your buying decision. Financial services rated by J.D. Power include:

• Banks and Credit Cards, Home Financing, and Investment.
• Car, Health, and Home Insurance.
• Home Related Services including Homeowners Insurance and Moving Services.

Like Epinion's consumer ratings, time with J.D. Power before you buy will help you avoid a headache or two down the road.