How to Avoid Being Ripped off by a Contractor
Posted: May 27, 2025
President Trump's far-reaching tariffs are starting to bleed into building costs as many of the main materials used in construction are now subject to import taxes. And as construction costs increase due to tariffs, so does the cost of repairing or replacing materials if damage occurs during construction. Rising repair and replacement costs make claims more expensive, and, in turn drive up the cost of...
Hitting the Road? Protect your Fifth-Wheel or Pop-up Camper
Posted: May 20, 2025
As summer approaches, many Americans start planning for camping excursions in the months ahead in motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers and pop-up camper trailers. And while motorhomes are vehicles that require their own insurance policy since you are driving them like a car, what about the aforementioned trailers? Since you don't actually drive them and instead attach them to the back of your vehicle, states...
Wedding Insurance Is the Safety Net for Your Big Day
Posted: May 12, 2025
Planning a wedding can be fun, but it's also an investment of time, emotion and money. From booking venues and hiring vendors to selecting attire and creating the guest list, couples and families spend months (and often tens of thousands of dollars) preparing for one perfect day. But as anyone who's planned a large event knows, things don't always go as expected. That's where wedding...
As Auto Insurance Rates Climb, More Drivers Go Underinsured or Uninsured
Posted: May 6, 2025
As auto insurance premiums continue to rise, some motorists find it challenging to afford the higher rates, leading them to make difficult decisions like not purchasing insurance or purchasing a policy that only has the state-mandated minimum liability limits. A new study by the Insurance Research Council found that one in three U.S. drivers nationwide is either uninsured or underinsured in 2023, up 10% since 2017. Nearly...
Cleaning Household Textiles, Clothes After a Fire
Posted: April 29, 2025
If you have a house fire and your insurance company steps in to pay for the damage, destroyed contents and repairs, one issue that many people overlook is the invisible smoke damage to clothing, furniture, carpeting, linens and curtains. Smoke damage can be extensive and the scent of smoke from the fire can be difficult to eliminate. Often smoke-damaged furniture needs to be thrown out...