Standard Auto Insurance Vs. RV/Camper Insurance: Understanding The Difference
Posted: May 20, 2019
Although a recreational vehicle, or RV, is similar to a car in many ways, the insurance needs for the two types of vehicles differ. Limiting your RV insurance to a typical auto insurance policy would leave you with dangerous gaps in coverage. Basic Differences between RVs and Cars RVs are towable trailers or large motor vehicles that typically include a kitchen space, bathroom, and living...
Will Homeowners Insurance Cover My Driveway, Shed, Or Other Structure?
Posted: May 13, 2019
Homeowners insurance is not one-size-fits all. Policies can be custom-tailored to suit individual needs. However, the majority of homeowners insurance policies include coverage for other structures on the property to help repair or replace structures that have been damaged by a covered risk. What Is Homeowners Insurance? Homeowners insurance is a policy purchased by a homeowner and consisting of coverages to replace or repair the...
Spending A Year Abroad: Do I Still Need Insurance For My Car Back Home?
Posted: May 6, 2019
If you are planning to travel abroad for a year and leave your car stored in the USA, you may be wondering if you need to carry auto insurance for the period of time during which the vehicle is not in use. The answer will depend on the circumstances, as well as where you live. State Law Auto Insurance Requirements Although laws vary from state...
6 Things Home Insurance Won't Cover
Posted: September 26, 2013
6 hazards home insurance doesn't cover When disaster strikes your home, home insurance is supposed to be there to help you pick up the pieces. Most of the time, it does. But the coverage does have limits, says Carole Walker, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, an industry group based in Greenwood Village, Colo. "Many people don't take the time to...
Should I buy long-term care insurance?
Posted: August 22, 2013
If you need long-term care services and have to pay to obtain them, what financial resources could you call on? Do you have enough to pay for four or more years in a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or home health care? If you’re over 65, don’t rely on Medicare or private health insurance. Medicare doesn’t pay for custodial care, and private health insurance...
