Your homeowners insurance may not reimburse you for expenses if you're ordered to evacuate. Should the government pay you back?
Follow these 6 steps to get the benefits of your insurance coverage.
The process for filing insurance claims isn't getting any easier -- or cheaper.
Yes and no. It depends on how the damage was caused.
If you're one of the millions of people in the path of Hurricane Isaac or know someone who is, here's a last-minute guide to protecting your financial life.
If the lights go out for even a little while, the darkness isn't just scary. It's dangerous.
Water and nonperishable food are obvious needs after an emergency. Some other essential items may not be so apparent during the planning stage.
The quake in Virginia -- and another in Colorado -- must have millions wondering whether their homeowners insurance will cover damage. It won't.
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