You might wonder why someone would turn down an inheritance, but it happens and often for good reason. Refusing to accept an inherited asset is known as disclaiming. An heir might disclaim an inheritance in...
You might wonder why someone would turn down an inheritance, but it happens and often for good reason. Refusing to accept an inherited asset is known as disclaiming. An heir might disclaim an inheritance in...
Several types of insurance can come into play if you own a home. One of them is mortgage protection insurance. What does this insurance cover? Should you buy it? Here’s what you need to know....
If you run your business from home, you should know the IRS rules for claiming the home office tax deduction. Taking the deduction is a great way to save on your taxes, but you must...
We welcome clean fresh water in our kitchens and bathrooms, but sometimes water arrives uninvited and causes damage. Will your homeowners insurance pay for damage from unwanted water in your home? Like many things in...
No one wants a sewage backup in their home or yard. Sewage line problems are destructive, expensive health hazards. How can you spot a problem in the making? And will homeowners insurance cover a broken...
Homeowners insurance protects a home’s entire structure and the contents within. Condo insurance works differently. Here’s how to be adequately protected no matter which you own. Comparing policies When you own a freestanding home, you...
When choosing homeowners insurance, you have the option to insure your home at either market value or replacement cost. If your home is destroyed, the difference in these two types of coverage is crucial and...
Homeowners may want to use electronic monitoring equipment — video and audio — to monitor guests in their home in two situations. One is when a homeowner is selling her house and wants to monitor...
Your property insurance agent may have recommended you add an umbrella policy to your homeowners or auto insurance policy. What is an umbrella policy, and how can it protect you? What is an umbrella policy?...
Homeowners insurance companies paid out more than $800 million in dog bite and injury claims last year. Animal-related claims like these are among the most common homeowners claims. That’s why some homeowners insurers refuse to...
