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California wildfires are ravaging entire counties like Santa Barbara County. They have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. Early damage estimates are over $1 billion. A tornado struck downtown Atlanta on March 14, 2008, causing more than $250 million worth of damage. Many homes and businesses were severely damaged. Some were even total losses. Many had property […]

Are you sending cold hard cash through the mail? Maybe it’s a birthday gift for your niece, or perhaps it’s payment for a service. Whatever the reason, you may be wondering if that cash is protected in case something goes wrong during transit. Can you insure cash in the mail? The answer isn’t as straightforward […]

American culture assigns the car we drive as a part of our personality. It defines our values, our style and, to a certain extent, our eccentricities. It’s why Corvette owners make friendly gestures to one another and why everyone wants to take a closer look at the Hummer driver. The car we drive determines how much car […]

1. Selling your business can be a difficult decision but it can also bring you the greatest rewards. It is not something to be taken lightly, just like marriage and career changes. It is important to carefully consider the risks and rewards. Their support and cooperation are essential if there are business partners. It is important to consider the […]

Credit unions differ from banks in that they aren’t insured by the FDIC; instead, their protection falls to another entity: The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). NCUA insurance covers accounts of up to $250,000 per account owner across checking, savings and money market accounts; traditional and Roth IRAs as well as Keogh retirement accounts are […]

A commercial for an insurance company is a must-see on television. The following can be filled in: …”, “… is on your side”, “…the great hands people”, and “Like a good neighbor…is there?” Are they truly on your side? Are they really your best friends? Are they like a good neighbor? You might find the answer “no” if you’ve been […]

If you plan on leaving your home vacant for an extended period, vacant home insurance should be considered. Without someone living there to monitor things regularly, minor issues could go undetected and cause significant damage. Vacant home policies can be purchased both individually or as an add-on to an existing homeowners insurance policy, and will […]

Car insurance providers typically prioritize vehicle owners in case of an accident, and it is usually not possible to insure someone else’s car unless there can be proof of an insurable interest. In general, this means either being related to or living in the same household as its owner; however, other options exist as well. […]

Car insurance policies do not typically permit insuring a vehicle not in your name due to insurance companies requiring that its primary policyholder and titleholder be listed on the policy as insurable interests – something not always possible when dealing with untitled cars. There are, however, two ways you can work around this. Either you […]

Travel trailers are an enormous investment and require comprehensive insurance protection. While some may treat their travel trailer like any other automobile, a more comprehensive RV policy must take into account its contents and features. USAA, founded in 1922 by 25 Army officers who came together to insure one another, boasts excellent customer satisfaction ratings […]