Is water damage covered by my homeowners insurance policy?

Is water damage covered by my homeowners insurance policy?

Homeowners insurance usually covers water damage, but not always. Here's what you need to know about when your damage may be covered.

Homeowners insurance usually covers water damage, but not always. Here's what you need to know about when your damage may be covered.

See's Candies celebrates 100 years

See's Candies celebrates 100 years

During the pandemic, See's Candy, now 100 years old, had to try new ways to get to its customers and stay competitive, including signing up with Door Dash and offering curbside pick-up.

During the pandemic, See's Candy, now 100 years old, had to try new ways to get to its customers and stay competitive, including signing up with Door Dash and offering curbside pick-up.

IHOP revives plan to launch flip’d, a fast-casual concept for breakfast on the go

IHOP revives plan to launch flip’d, a fast-casual concept for breakfast on the go

IHOP planned to insert itself into the fast-food breakfast lane last year with flip’d. But much like the rest of life in 2020, those plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

IHOP planned to insert itself into the fast-food breakfast lane last year with flip’d. But much like the rest of life in 2020, those plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash

Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash

Across the country, thrift stores have been flooded by household items. Problem is, too many such items could most accurately be described as trash. Many of the donations are defective or worn-out items — gifts from well-intentioned people who want to reduce waste but who donate items that simply shouldn’t be donated.

Across the country, thrift stores have been flooded by household items. Problem is, too many such items could most accurately be described as trash. Many of the donations are defective or worn-out items — gifts from well-intentioned people who want to reduce waste but who donate items that simply shouldn’t be donated.

Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers

Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers

Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.

Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.

Is permanent life insurance a good idea for you?

Is permanent life insurance a good idea for you?

A permanent life insurance policy provides full-life coverage, but it may not be as advantageous as a term life policy. Assess the pros and cons of a permanent life insurance policy to determine if it’s right for your needs.

A permanent life insurance policy provides full-life coverage, but it may not be as advantageous as a term life policy. Assess the pros and cons of a permanent life insurance policy to determine if it’s right for your needs.

Ford unveils battery-powered Ford F-150 Lightning in electric debut

Ford unveils battery-powered Ford F-150 Lightning in electric debut

"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."

"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."

5 of the best mortgage lenders for 2021

5 of the best mortgage lenders for 2021

With real estate booming, it’s important to choose a lender with a reputation for good service. Here are some of the best mortgage lenders to consider.

With real estate booming, it’s important to choose a lender with a reputation for good service. Here are some of the best mortgage lenders to consider.

Refinancing student loans? Here’s the credit score you’ll need

Refinancing student loans? Here’s the credit score you’ll need

If you're considering a student loan refinance, here's the credit score you'll need, and some more details about refinancing requirements.

If you're considering a student loan refinance, here's the credit score you'll need, and some more details about refinancing requirements.

When buying a house, should you consider making a large down payment?

When buying a house, should you consider making a large down payment?

Buying a house? Your financial situation and your goals determine when a larger down payment makes sense and when it doesn’t.

Buying a house? Your financial situation and your goals determine when a larger down payment makes sense and when it doesn’t.

Austin health officials say businesses can decide to keep masks or not

Austin health officials say businesses can decide to keep masks or not

Officials say that wearing a mask, even when fully vaccinated, remains the most effective way to reduce spread of many respiratory illnesses.

Officials say that wearing a mask, even when fully vaccinated, remains the most effective way to reduce spread of many respiratory illnesses.