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Insurance
When someone visiting your property gets injured, does your homeowners insurance cover their medical and other expenses? What if they
Nearly five million cats and dogs are covered by their owners with pet health care insurance, almost double the number
When your home’s roof is damaged, one of your first calls will likely be to your insurance company. But the
Many Americans tune out coverage of climate change, thinking the risks it poses will affect them “someday.” But with dangerous
Insurance provides financial protection against the possibility of loss. Over your lifetime, your obligations shift, and the types of losses
We welcome clean fresh water in our kitchens and bathrooms, but sometimes water arrives uninvited and causes damage. Will your
Investment
In recent years, short-term home rentals have soared thanks to online services such as Airbnb and VRBO. Renting your property
You may rent out a guest bedroom to short-term tenants through Airbnb or another home-sharing site. If so, it’s essential
If you own a house that you use as a vacation rental but also use the property yourself at times,
Moving is much more than packing boxes, hiring a mover or renting a truck. Here is a checklist of “must-do”
Proper estate planning can be a dreaded task but think of it as a gift to your heirs. Two primary
You’ve finally bought your first home and have little money available to furnish it, or you’re a traveling medical professional
Mortgage
Today’s higher interest rates are squeezing would-be home buyers. Less than three years ago, rates were below 4 percent. Now
If you are a homeowner behind on your mortgage payments, you may be able to extend the term of your
In its battle to tamp down inflation, the Federal Reserve has increased the interest rates banks charge each other, which
Inflation has risen to levels not seen in the U.S. since the early 1980s. Interest rates are rising, too, and
Several types of insurance can come into play if you own a home. One of them is mortgage protection insurance.
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about consumer credit. Many commonly accepted notions are simply wrong. Here’s what will
Retirement
Baby Boomers are aging, and people of all ages are increasingly caring for elderly parents with mobility issues. That has
You probably intend to organize your financial and other personal documents “when you get around to it,” but the task
As families change, multigenerational living situations become more and more common. Should you consider multigenerational living arrangements? Here’s what you
Most consumers know about identity theft and have adopted safe practices for dealing with their personal information. But did you
Most individual retirement accounts (IRAs) invest in traditional securities: stocks, bonds and mutual funds. If you are looking to diversify
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided cybercriminals a new way to scam people. Phishing e-mails that target those fearful of the
Saving Tips
Home improvement projects are costly. Prices have soared over the last couple of years from materials to labor as we’ve
Homeowners across the country are getting a shock when they open their 2022 property tax appraisal notices. These appraisals are
Solar energy offers you the chance to save money on your electric bill and be less dependent on “the grid.”
As you and your family snooze soundly at night, your appliances, electronics and home systems still silently draw energy. This
The idea of the staycation, which emerged during the pandemic years, was a response to the escalation of travel restrictions.
If you live in a home built before 1980, you may be able to slash your energy costs by increasing