The flood damage from Hurricane Irene raises pressure on Congress as it debates how to overhaul the government's debt-strapped flood-insurance program. Unlike wind damage, flood damage typically isn't covered under homeowners-insurance policies. Instead, homeowners and businesses buy coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program. The program is treading in dangerous waters as Congress debates on [...]
As homeowners along the Eastern seaboard assess the damage done by Hurricane Irene, we may be looking at more than just property damage incurred. The hurricane is likely to create a setback for an already uncertain real estate market in communities from North Carolina to Vermont, where residents have already seen their homes severely damaged [...]
Paying for more homeowners insurance than you need is a waste of money, but it can prove even more costly to get caught without enough coverage. What you need is "just the right amount" of coverage. Here's how to get it, and it shouldn't take more than 4 or 5 hours of your time spent [...]
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