As the numbers of foreclosures continue to rise, you may be wondering what would happen to your home if a sudden job loss or illness left you without an income. Some companies are even offering mortgage protection insurance to help you protect yourself in just such a situation. Before you purchase a policy, CNBC personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich has some suggestions for how you can protect your home without paying the high cost of these insurance premiums.

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