Jewelry Insurance Coverage Explained
A ring from a loved one. A bracelet handed down through generations. A watch or necklace marking a special occasion. Every reason why you treasure a piece of fine jewelry is a reason why it should be insured. However, calling it “jewelry insurance” may be a stretch....
Insurance Terms, Explained.
Med Pay? PIP? Dec pages? Insurance terms, explained With all kinds of different coverages for all kinds of different needs, insurance can be very confusing. And to make it even more challenging, at times it probably seems like insurance websites and policy documents...
Easy to Forget Cleaning Projects
As a busy homeowner, it is easy to fall into the trap of pushing off tasks that maintain the long-term value of your home in favor of more pressing problems. That’s OK, to a point, as certain house-cleaning projects should be in the “long-term maintenance” category....
How to Lower Your Auto Insurance Bill
It’s easy to lower your insurance costs — especially if you have a great driving record, or don’t mind having higher deductibles. Who doesn’t want to pay less for car insurance? Billions of dollars are spent on ad campaigns to convince you to “switch and save” — but...
Do You Need Umbrella Insurance?
One of the most certain things in life is uncertainty. Your dog could bite the neighbor’s kid. Your teen driver could hit a cyclist. A guest could fall down your stairs. A rainy morning commute on worn-out tires could result in a multi-car accident. And you could be...
14 Fascinating Facts about February
February is the shortest month of the year (even in leap years, when it has 29 days instead of 28), but there's no shortage of interesting facts about it. From weird holidays to astronomical oddities, this month has a bit of everything. So with a nod to what February...
Want a Safer Home? Consider these Inexpensive Fixes.
Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can handle to make your home safer – whether you’re...
4 Things to Know About Taxes and Identity Theft
In 2014, almost 18 million people in the U.S. were victims of identity theft. Two-thirds of them said they suffered a direct financial loss because of it, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). During tax season, your personal information is particularly...
What To Know Before you Go Solar
Solar panels can be economically and environmentally sound, and they’re more accessible than ever. According to one research firm, U.S. homes and businesses installed a new system every four minutes in 2013. But, is solar power right for you here in RVA? To help you...
4 Ways to Help Pets Through Severe Weather
4 Ways to Help Pets Through Severe Weather You’ve got an emergency plan for your family in case extreme weather or a natural disaster in RVA forces you to live without power, or worse, evacuate your home. (If not, learn how to create one at Ready.gov/make-a-plan.)...