We’ve already seen May floods devastate large parts of Texas, resulting in an estimated $45 million in property damage. That may have been just a precursor of things to come. After a record wet spring across the plains states, the summer forecast is equ
Do you know anyone who doesn’t have a smartphone? In just a few short years, they’ve gone from nowhere to near ubiquity. By the end of 2014, Comscore.com reported that 182 million people in the U.S. owned smartphones equal to nearly 75% of the country’s e
The temperature’s climbing, summer’s on the way, and the sound of revving hogs can be heard in the land. It’s time to get your motorcycle running and head out on the highway — but before you go, make sure you have enough motorcycle insurance and that you
Homeownership may be the American Dream, but it comes with a stark reality that often comes as a shock to first-time buyers: homeowners insurance. Beyond knowing that your mortgage holder requires it, many Americans are woefully uninformed about the topic
Maybe you’ve heard the TV or radio ads offering to buy your life insurance policy and wondered what that was all about. The industry term for such a transaction is a life settlement. Simply put, a life settlement is the sale of your existing life insuranc
If you’ll be turning 65 soon, along with another candle on your cake, you’ll be eligible for a nice gift from American taxpayers like yourself called Medicare. You’ll also begin receiving lots of offers for supplemental insurance, also called Medigap cov
If you’re operating a small business out of your home, you’re not alone. According to Small Business Administration (SBA) data, 52% of all U.S. small businesses are home-based. Chances are you’re also one of the 75% of all U.S. businesses that are classi
The biggest reason to buy life insurance is because you want to do the right thing and leave those who depend on your protected instead of burdened with crushing financial debt.
The most expensive words in the English language could well be your teenager saying, “Can I borrow the car?” As soon as you give the keys to the family wheels to your kid, you can expect your car insurance premiums to skyrocket — on average around 79%!
Even with near record-low mortgage rates, reasonably affordable prices and the carrot of mortgage interest deductions, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) annual survey found that the percentage of first-time homebuyers dropped to a near all-time
Good news if you missed the regular open enrollment period to buy qualifying healthcare or pay a penalty on your 2015 taxes: the federal government has moved the goal post again! A new, improved extra enrollment period is in effect until April 30, 2015. Y
Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Or just want to earn a little honest money on the side? Running a ridesharing business could be just the ticket. As of December 2014, Uber, the best known of the ridesharing companies, reported 162,037 active drivers in its pool
Landscaping adds a lot to the enjoyment of your home while you live in it and the value of your home when you sell it. Good landscaping doesn’t come cheap.
Unlike car insurance and health insurance, there is no legal requirement to buy a life insurance policy. And given that you have a lot of other things to spend your money on, you’re probably in no hurry to rush out there and commit to monthly life insuran
Mental health is just as important as physical health to your over-all well-being, but health insurance plans didn’t always see it that way.
Unless you have gone entirely off the grid you cannot avoid the invitations to switch your car insurance with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars a year. It’s an enticing promise, and shopping around may indeed result in substantial savings. Just b
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