Renting your home to others is becoming more popular and with Airbnb going public there seems to be more awareness of the income potential. The problem is that many people don’t realize that a standard home insurance policy has limitations for any business activity. And, renting your home to others is considered a business activity.
Read MoreIf you have a dog, cat or other pet, you probably visit the veterinarian on a regular basis—and it can be expensive, especially when an illness or emergency necessitates tests or surgery. Pet health insurance works in a similar manner to human health insurance policies, in that they both include annual premiums, deductibles, co-pays and caps.
Read MorePotholes are one of the most common road hazards. It’s important for every driver to know how to avoid them, drive over them, report them and take care of their vehicle when damage happens. Here’s your guide to driving safer with potholes.
Read MoreSpring has sprung and for millions of boaters in the U.S. that means it’s time to take their boats out of winter storage and put them in the water. For many boaters, annual preparation and cleaning projects are necessary rites of spring that help prevent problems that could keep them off the water once the season is underway.
Read MoreSpring preparations for your home and car involve more than putting in screen doors and changing out snow tires. With a little preparation, decoration and care you can make the most of the season.
Read MoreSaving money feels good. And shopping around when you’re looking for insurance coverage is a great way to do it. However, simply reducing your coverage or dropping important coverages altogether is like diet without exercise—focused only on numbers, not on results. Don’t risk ending up dangerously underinsured and on the hook for much bigger bills in the event of a disaster.
Read MoreIn the wake of the pandemic, there’s a good chance you worked from home for part or all of 2020. As a result, you might be wondering whether you can at least save some money by writing off your home office .You wouldn’t be the only one. So if you’ve been working from home and are thinking about claiming the home office tax deduction, read on to find out how it works.
Read MoreIf you just got the coronavirus vaccine and your mind is buzzing thinking about all the things you can potentially do now that you’ve got some protection against COVID-19, it’s certainly understandable. So what can you do now? Well, that’s complicated. In general, evaluating how safe an activity will be after getting vaccinated isn’t so cut-and-dried.
Read MoreWith all of the recent snow I’m sure you’ve been shoveling snowy driveways and scraping ice from your windshield… but you should also pay attention to what’s inside your car.
Read MoreIt’s difficult to imagine a world without the possibility of endless content to stream, download, share with your family members or send to your friends. The constant use of connected devices has opened the door to new entertainment, career opportunities and livelihoods. However, these same connected devices can also expose you to the threat of cyber attacks, hackers and security breaches.
Read MoreFor many of us, buying a home will be the single biggest financial milestone we hit. Owning a home can drastically improve your quality of life, and it can seem especially appealing now that many of us are working from home and expanding our families. But now, the world as we know it has drastically changed. The coronavirus pandemic is making a lot of dreams feel out of reach, but if you’re wondering if you should put your goal of buying a home on hold, here are some things to consider.
Read MoreCan employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory? Yes, with some exceptions. Experts say employers can require employees to take safety measures, including vaccination.
Read MoreIce, snow and wind can have devastating consequences to your home—and to your household budget. Fortunately, there are precautions you can take to avoid the expense and inconvenience of winter damage—and even help you save on heating costs. Get started when the leaves begin to turn so your home is well prepared when the cold, harsh weather hits.
Read MoreTaking snow tires out of the garage and replacing regular or summer tires during the snowy and icy months was once a familiar winter ritual for many people. With all-season tires becoming increasingly common, do drivers still need tires designed specifically to operate in snow?
Read MoreFew cold-weather maladies are more irritating than frozen pipes, but what exactly causes them? During the drop in temperature, water may freeze inside plastic pipes, which causes it to expand and pressurize. Not only can frozen pipes prevent water from flowing properly, but they can potentially burst and cause flooding to your home.
Read MoreA crackling blaze brightens any dreary winter day. But if a fireplace or a wood-burning stove is not cared for properly, it can expel excessive smoke containing toxins such as combustible tar and carbon monoxide, as well as carcinogens like formaldehyde.
Read MoreA boat needs a lot of tender loving care, even when it’s going to be out of the water for the winter. Properly caring for your boat can be very cost effective in the long term, because you’ll avoid needing to pay for expensive repairs like broken exhaust manifolds, or worse, replacing an engine.
Read MoreIf disaster strikes, you'll want enough homeowners insurance to rebuild the structure of your home, to help replace your belongings, to defray costs if you're unable to live in your home and to protect your financial assets in the event of liability to others. Use these guidelines to help determine the coverage and amounts you need.
Read MoreWith the cold fall and winter seasons comes the influenza season, where the common cold and flu comes around. But this year, we are not only dealing with the cold and flu but also with COVID-19. Although all 3 of those are similar, they do have their differences. If you or any one you know are having some of the symptoms here is a way to know the differences.
Read MoreWhile spring is a common time for many homeowners to spend some extra attention on upkeep and maintenance, autumn is just as critical a season for preparing your home to withstand the potentially harsh winter weather and temperature conditions that may await you.
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