A new report details the cost and extent of one of the worst years for floods in recent history. CoreLogic estimates flood losses in the U.S. this year at approximately $10.67 billion, three times the amount forecast for next year, based on various flooding and storm events recorded in the National Climate Data Center. CoreLogic suggests […]
Insurance Myths That Can Cost You
Homeowner’s insurance can be a bit complicated. One of the best ways to make the most of your homeowners insurance is to have an up-to-date home inventory of your personal possessions. You can also better protect yourself by knowing what’s covered and what’s not. Here are the five most common misconceptions about homeowners insurance: Damaged […]
Insurance: How Your Premiums Are Determined
Do you know your insurance score? Most people don’t even realize they have one until they receive an “adverse-action” notice in the mail notifying them that, based on their insurance score, they don’t qualify for the lowest pricing available from their insurance provider. The adventure begins by following the letter’s instructions to call the listed […]
10 Things Making Your Home a Target for Thieves
A home is robbed every 14.6 seconds and the average dollar loss per burglary is $2,119, according to statistics released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This statistic doesn’t help anyone’s homeowner insurance rates. Sure you lock your doors and windows when you’re not home (you’d be surprised how many people don’t). But here are […]
Flood Insurance Program Renewed, Temporarily
The House of Representatives passed yet another short-term re-authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program. The most recent extension will keep the program going through November 18. This is just the most recent in a series of short-term extensions to the NFIP. Apparently there are legislative efforts to extend the program for the next five […]
No Health Insurance? What to Do
Thanks to high costs and rising unemployment, nearly 50 million Americans are going without health insurance… Questions or comments about this video, or any story on our site? Just click the comment link below and we’ll get you answers.
Insurance: What You Need to Do Today
Having insurance to protect your stuff may not be enough. There’s one more thing you have to do. Have you done what it takes to make sure your insurance company will pay up in the event of a disaster? We’d love to hear your comments. Just click the comment link below and tell us… yes, […]
Flood Insurance Rates To Increase If Program Is Renewed
The flood damage from Hurricane Irene raises pressure on Congress as it debates how to overhaul the government’s debt-strapped flood-insurance program. Unlike wind damage, flood damage typically isn’t covered under homeowners-insurance policies. Instead, homeowners and businesses buy coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program. The program is treading in dangerous waters as Congress debates on […]
Hurricane Means More Than Just Property Damage
As homeowners along the Eastern seaboard assess the damage done by Hurricane Irene, we may be looking at more than just property damage incurred. The hurricane is likely to create a setback for an already uncertain real estate market in communities from North Carolina to Vermont, where residents have already seen their homes severely damaged […]
Homeowners Insurance: Too Much, or Not Enough?
Paying for more homeowners insurance than you need is a waste of money, but it can prove even more costly to get caught without enough coverage. What you need is “just the right amount” of coverage. Here’s how to get it, and it shouldn’t take more than 4 or 5 hours of your time spent […]
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