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Can you pay your deductible? 59% of Americans are uncomfortable with emergency funds savings
Home and auto insurance can help you bounce back after experiencing a covered financial loss, but that might not be…
How life insurance payouts work
Key takeaways The payout process depends on whether you have a term or permanent life insurance policy. Term policies offer…
HO-4 insurance: what it covers and who might need it
Homeowners insurance is a no-brainer for people who purchase a property. In fact, if you finance a home, your lender…
Best Low-Interest Credit Cards of August 2024
Intro Offer: N/A Regular APR: 18.24%, 24.74%, or 29.99% Variable APR 4.3 / 5 Our writers, editors and industry experts…
Homes that can withstand hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters
In a sobering trend for homeowners, natural disasters are getting costlier, stronger and more frequent. Eight of the nine costliest…
How to get financial assistance after a natural disaster strikes
You never know when a winter storm will hit. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re in Buffalo, New York or…
What do builder warranties cover?
When you sign a contract for a newly-built home, the developer or builder usually offers a builder warranty. While the…
High insurance rates push homeownership further out of reach
The headlines about the housing market spotlight home prices, which are falling but still high, and mortgage rates, which have…
Closing costs vs. prepaids: What’s the difference?
Key takeaways When you purchase a house, closing costs are typically paid to your lender and other third parties who…
What is PITI?
Key takeaways The principal, interest, taxes and insurance (PITI) comprise your monthly mortgage payment. You can calculate your PITI payment…
