Wednesday, December 11, 2024
There is a new law, starting Jan. 1, 2025, California is increasing the minimum liability coverage levels that drivers in the state will be required to have on their auto insurance policies.
The new minimums, double current levels, are meant to keep up with inflation,...
Read More: Auto Insurance Minimum Liability Levels to Double
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Organizations around the world lose an estimated 5% of their annual revenues to occupational fraud, according to a survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
The association estimates that U.S. businesses lose some $50 billion a year to employee theft, and that 75%...
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
To make ends meet, or to build up their nest eggs, many people have turned to moonlighting as Uber or Lyft drivers.
However, if you are planning to make some spending money, you need to understand that doing so could invalidate your personal...
Read More: Want to Drive for Uber? Better Check Your Coverage
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
What would happen if you were permanently injured or became too ill to work?
You might qualify for disability payments from Social Security, but would you be able to survive on the average payout of $1,767.03 per month? Maybe you have some savings,...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
As homeowner's insurance companies become more selective about whom they will or won't cover, one element that can make or break the deal is the age of the roof.
Some insurers in states at high risk of natural catastrophes are refusing to offer coverage for...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Federal Reserve started raising interest rates aggressively in 2022 to tame inflation, which reached 9% at one point. As a result, interest rates are now the highest they've been in over two decades.
But with inflation back at around 3%, Federal Reserve policymakers have...
Read More: Seven Smart Money Moves to Make in a Falling Rate Environment
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
If you are considering home renovations or a remodel of your abode, you need to be aware of the biggest pitfall: liability if the contractors you hire don't carry the necessary insurance.
If a contractor lacks workers' compensation coverage, for example, the homeowner could be...
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
After an employee is injured on the job, recuperation times can vary, but every day they are away from work, the claim cost increases and your productivity suffers.
By implementing a program that offers a good incentive to return, you can reduce the risk...
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
If you have purchased a motorcycle in the last 10 years, you're clearly far from alone: Ownership has risen steadily in the past decade and over 13 million people across the U.S. are now riding motorbikes.
Just as for car drivers, motorcycle riders are...
Read More: Buying a Motorcycle? Make Sure You Secure the Right Coverage
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
There's an old adage: "Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst." Nothing could be truer when it comes to your finances.
There are all kinds of emergencies that crop up, from serious ones like the loss of a job, to minor ones like...
Read More: Five Tips to Protect Yourself from Financial Disaster