Life has a way of throwing unexpected financial roadblocks, detours and potholes in our path. These might be large medical bills, car or home repairs, a death in the family, loss of a job, or expensive legal problems. Such financial emergencies can derail your efforts to save for retirement or other goals. Here are some strategies for managing financial crises. ...

Homeowners insurance is just like it sounds. It is a type of insurance for houses, but it does not just cover the structure itself. It will also cover personal belongings inside the house or on the property in case a catastrophe happens and the owner’s property is damaged, destroyed or stolen.  Damage can be caused by fire, storms, or other ...

It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone that insurance rates are higher than others in certain parts of the country. For example, you would expect Florida homeowner with a property along the coastline to pay more than a family with a similar type of home in mainland Nebraska. The likelihood of natural disasters or other issues that could ...