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Is an Ant Attack Covered by Homeowners Insurance?
Ants are notorious for ruining picnics- but they can also be a huge pain in the um, rear, when they make their way indoors. That's what my wife and I are going through now. Over the last couple of days, we have been fighting back an invasion that makes the Normandy landing look like a stroll on the beach....
Unemployment Rates Continues to Rise
The U.S unemployment rate is at a 26 year high of 9.7%, according to the most recent update by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last month, there were 216,000 nonfarm payrolls lost, marking the 20th straight month of decline....
Are You Prepared for a Disaster?
With Hurricane Bill building strength in the Atlantic and wildfires raging on the West Coast, now isn't the time to wonder if you have enough homeowners insurance coverage. No matter what part of the country you live in, there is always the chance of a natural disaster destroying your home, which makes having the right amount of homeowners insurance coverage...
Ahoy There! Is Your Boat Insured?
Summer is upon us and that means hitting local waterways with your friends and families. If you're a boat owner, whether it's a bass fishing boat, high performance wakeboarding boat or a party barge, you need to make sure your boat is properly insured....
Home Insurance for a Pineapple?
Here's some Friday nonsense for everyone: How much home insurance does someone need on an underwater pineapple? But, who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants!...
Dog Bite Prevention Week
It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Each year over 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. The US Postal Service takes dog bites very seriously since after children and the elderly, postal workers receive the most dog bites. More than 3000 USPS mail carriers were attacked by dogs last year. Houston, Texas had the most dog bites...
The One Wedding Insurance Coverage I Will Buy: Liability Insurance
My fiancée and I are getting married on the 23rd of this month, which is only 18 days away. We already have most of the planning done and are now putting out any fires that come up and finalizing all the little details. Since I spend my days writing about insurance and insurance related topics, I have come to know...
Thar She Blows! Alaska Volcano Erupts
It was a little longer than "a couple of hours," but Alaska volcano Mount Redoubt erupted late Sunday night and continued to shoot ash into the sky. Lucky for residents, damage to homes from volcanoes is covered by homeowners insurance....
Spring Forward and Check Smoke Detectors
Saturday night when you go to bed, make sure to set your clock ahead 1 hour. It is Daylight Saving Time again. Daylight saving time was enacted during World War II to help us conserve fuel, and today it is just as helpful....
Obama's Choose Portuguese Water Dog as First Pet
First Lady Michelle Obama told People Magazine that the family wants to find a rescue Portuguese Water dog. While she has not commented on what the name will be, this will be the breed they go with. Lucky for the Obama's, the Portuguese Water Dog is not likely to increase their homeowners insurance like a Doberman or Pit Bull would....
Volcanoes Covered by Most Homeowners Insurance Policies
People in Anchorage, Alaska, are bracing for the possible volcanic eruption of Mount Redoubt, which scientists from the Alaska Volcano Observatory say could happen "within hours." But the residents shouldn't worry too much--if they have homeowners insurance, their home is most likely covered for volcanoes....
Portuguese Water Dog or Labradoodle?
Not only is the Presidential inauguration next week, but we also get to find out if the Obama family went with a Labradoodle or Portuguese Water Dog for the first pet. The suspense is almost too much for me to handle....
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The silent killer. That is what many call carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. You can't smell it, or see it, but if you are exposed to carbon monoxide you could be dead in minutes. CO poisoning from malfunctioning fuel burning appliances kills hundreds of people every year....
Venice Sees Highest Flood Waters in 20 Years
The City of Water, Venice, Italy, is seeing its highest flood waters in over 20 years. The so called 'acqua alta' (high water) reached 5 feet above normal this weekend. Nearly all of Venice has been flooded, including popular tourist spots such as the famous Piazza San Marco. The city's mayor, Massimo Cacciari, has warned tourists not to come to...
Southern California Wildfires
Over the last couple of days, California wildfires have destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and apartments while scorching 42,000 acres. The three fires, Sayre Fire in Los Angeles, Tea Fire in Santa Barbara, and the Freeway Complex Fire in Orange County threatened 3,500 structures at one point. Calmer weather in the affected areas should help slow the fires and let the...
Fire Prevention Week
Today is the 137th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The Great Fire destroyed more than 17,400 structures, left over 100,000 people homeless, and killed more than 250 people. Because of this great fire, the week of October 9th is remembered as Fire Prevention Week, and is the best time to think about home fire safety....
Wedding Insurance
To culminate the end of my getting married and how it affects your car insurance, renters/homeowners insurance and life insurance series, I thought I would inform everyone about wedding insurance. For my wedding, Jackie and I are lucky that we have some contingency plans already in place. So even though we are getting married outside, the winery we are getting...
Money Saving Tips Part 1: Saving at Home
With the economy being what it is, I decided to find some ways to save a little cash while still trying to live life to the fullest. Turns out there are lots of things we can do even in our own homes to cut back but still do the things we enjoy the most....
Hurricane Insurance--They Ain't Kiddin'
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty issued a reminder Thursday to Floridians that the hurricane deductibles of their homeowners insurance policies do not apply to the damage of Tropical Storm Fay. With devastating winds and torrential rains, Fay has made landfall in Florida three times and has been blamed for 5 deaths in Florida....
How to Determine if Your Home is Underinsured
If you were to lose your home in a fire, would you have enough homeowners insurance coverage to rebuild your home and replace your possessions? You'd also need a place to live while your home is being rebuilt....
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