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Heavy rains to lash across the country between Oct 12-16, here's how you can insure your home from rain's fury
It's no secret that incessant rains also bring about significant economic damages. Per media report…
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A majority of North Carolina homeowners didn't have flood insurance. Then Helene hit.
Hurricane Helene's heavy rains devastated western North Carolina, and few properties had flood insu…
Grace Eliza Goodwin
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Facing vehicle damage during heavy rains? Here's how motor insurance can come to your rescue
During heavy rains, the first in line of damage is your vehicle's engine, repairing which could cos…
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Flash floods are a worsening scourge worldwide — here's why
Dozens of people have been killed in the worst flooding to hit Spain in decades. The frequency of s…
Mikhaila Friel,Hannah Abraham
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I bought a home in Florida for $540,000 and Hurricane Milton is tearing through our neighborhood. We don't have flood insurance, and I know I'm not sleeping tonight.
Natalie Schwartz and her family are hunkering down in their new home as Hurricane Milton sweeps thr…
Aditi Bharade
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Back-to-back Florida hurricanes signal trouble for home insurance prices nationwide
The compounding insurance crises wrought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton could point to rate hikes …
Grace Eliza Goodwin,Erin Snod…
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Five gifts you can give to yourself, friends, or family, towards achieving financial independence
Ahead of India's 78th Independence Day, find out how a professional achieved financial independence…
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Hurricane Milton might cost insurers up to $50 billion — but it could have been much worse, analysts said
Hurricane Milton's insured losses could range from $30 billion to $50 billion, but it's far from an…
Lian Kit Wee
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Buying a home in one of these 9 climate-risk states? Here's how to deal with spiking home insurance rates from someone who lives in one
If you're moving to one of these 9 climate-risk states, good home insurance is critical. Here's how…
Christine Ji
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A self-insured landlord in Hurricane Milton's path is still recovering after Helene but isn't evacuating to stay nearby and help his properties
Kevin Stuteville's home was damaged due to Hurricane Helene, but he's staying during Milton to help…
Jordan Pandy
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A self-employed couple lost their home and livelihoods in Hurricane Helene. Their home insurance doesn't come close to enabling them to rebuild their lives.
Andrew Marsh and Lindsay Thomas's home in the Blue Ridge Mountains was destroyed in seconds by by H…
Serafina Kenny
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From fire to floods – Why home insurance is something you should not ignore
Scary as it may sound, with climate change now a reality, all our cities are likely to experience d…
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Americans are so desperate for cheaper houses that they're willing to live in flood and wildfire zones
Cheaper housing and a lower cost of living has lured many Americans into regions of the country mos…
Eliza Relman
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As floods become a recurring threat, here’s how to insure your home from natural calamities
While petrichor, the pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain, always brings a smi…
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Explained: What is ‘total loss’ in car insurance and how to tackle it
A couple of monsoons back, several areas in South Bangalore were flooded due to heavy rain. Rohit K…
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Getting monsoon ready – Five add-ons to consider for your car insurance
For any car owner, monsoons can be a nightmare, especially if they live in areas prone to heavy rai…
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How a Montana retiree will save on spiking home insurance and taxes by living in a type of housing that's illegal in many places
Sylvia, a 71-year-old retiree in Montana, is taking advantage of city and state laws encouraging th…
Eliza Relman
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2 sisters sued their insurer after it offered $5,000 to fix their wrecked home after a storm. They won $18 million.
A jury awarded sisters $18 million in damages from an insurance company after their home was floode…
Joshua Zitser
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Florida condo owners are stuck in a 'train wreck' as prices drop and mounting insurance rates scare away buyers
Rising insurance costs and HOA fees related to extreme weather events are driving up ownership cost…