As unemployment rates continue to rise, many Americans are having a difficult time paying their mortgage. In many cases, lenders are offering assistance to their customers, making it possible to defer your mortgage payment. The process may vary depending on your lender, so it makes sense to ask questions and fully understand the process and […]
If you recently sent in your final mortgage payment you may be considering dropping your homeowners coverage. While dumping this monthly bill would certainly be a good thing, it does put your home and other assets at risk. If you are not carrying a homeowners insurance policy you will end up being responsible for all […]
Insurance companies offer dozens of discounts to homeowners to help lower their premium and encourage homeowners to upgrade their homes to make it more resistant to the elements. The better your home handles a storm, the less likely you are to make a claim, which is music to insurers ears. While many discounts are offered […]
As most of the country has fallen under a shelter in place orders, personal travel has declined dramatically. According to data from Inrix, a traffic data analytics company, since late March to early April personal travel traffic in the U.S. dropped 47% compared to traffic in late February. In recent days and weeks, some of […]
Beautiful sunset view of Front Street in Beaufort, the third-oldest town in North Carolina, located in Carteret County North Carolina residents could be some of the first in the country to have a state backed private flood insurance policy as an alternative to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program. Insurance Commissioner Mike […]
If you are among the millions of Americans who find themselves with extra time due to working from home or not working at all, we decided to make a quick list of things you can do while weathering the pandemic to help keep your sanity. Here are just a few jobs you can tackle while […]
Many taxpayers are reluctant to take the home office tax deduction because they fear it will result in an audit or increased scrutiny from the IRS. While this is absolutely a possibility, particularly if you take large deductions, if you stick to the standard deductions that you are entitled to receive, it should not result […]
As many employees shift to working from home in an attempt to flatten the COVID-19 curve, employers could see an increase in workers compensation claims according to industry experts. “We’re probably going to see more claims,” said Jeffrey Smagacz, Nashville-based ergonomics practice leader for Marsh LLC said in a recent Business Insurance article. Employers should […]
Once you hit retirement, everything changes. You may have a new schedule, a new home and location as well as time to pursue your passions instead of worrying about getting to work. One other major change that you should absolutely take care of is your insurance coverage. While your new lifestyle may make some of […]
Mortgage rates have hit a record low after the US Federal Reserve drop rates to help combat the economic impact from the spread of the coronavirus. This can be a good time to consider refinancing to a lower rate and taking advantage of the savings a cheaper interest rate can provide. Recently, the average interest […]