Florida State

Columbus, OH

SmartAsset

As seniors transition into retirement, evaluating homeowners insurance becomes even more important. Seniors’ home insurance needs may differ due to factors such as fixed incomes and potentially outdated home structures. Understanding how coverage can protect against risks specific to aging homes or health-related incidents is key. Additionally, some insurance providers offer discounts for seniors that […] The post What to Know About Homeowners Insurance for Seniors appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

What to Know About Homeowners Insurance for Seniors

NBC News

After five decades working as a teacher and school administrator, Janet Stone envisioned a relaxing retirement in her condo overlooking Florida’s Atlantic coast. Instead, she’s gone back to work teaching preschoolers with disabilities and living with her son in Las Vegas to pay off a $100,000 bill from her condo association — her portion of a multimillion-dollar project to replace the 53-year-old building’s deteriorating concrete.

A reckoning is coming for Florida's condo owners as buildings face millions in repairs

California State

Minnesota State

CBS News

There's some bad news ahead for the nation's car owners, with a new report forecasting that auto insurance — one of the biggest drivers of inflation this year — will continue to rise in 2024. In fact, residents of three states could see their coverage rates spike by 50% in 2024. That's according to a new report from Insurify, a company that provides data about auto insurance rates. The typical U.S. insurance policy will jump 22% this year to an average annual premium of $2,469 by year-end, the report found. That comes after drivers saw their policies jump 24% in 2023,...

Car insurance rates could jump 50% in 3 states. Here's where.

The Motley Fool

You can help control the monthly price of your home. Read on to find out what steps to take.

What Would My Monthly Payment Be on a $600,000 House?

Fort Lauderdale, FL

iHeartRadio

After buying the half-acre property they learned there was no public access to it.

Florida Couple Livid After Purchasing $350,000 Property They Can't Build On

Port Saint Lucie, FL

NewsRadio WFLA

A Port St. Lucie man has been arrested following a dangerous road rage incident where he allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened another driver.

Armed Man Filmed Confronting Florida Driver During Road Rage Incident

North Carolina State

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Chapel Hill, NC

Town Talks

A solid education is crucial, often leading to better job opportunities and higher salaries. While educated individuals can be found across the country, some regions have a particularly high concentration of educated residents.

These 2 North Carolina Cities Are The Most Educated In America

Orlando, FL

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has issued a massive alert that will impact thousands of Walt Disney World Resort vacations. As of 4:31 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the Orlando International Airport has issued a TOTAL GROUND STOP for all flights due to severe, dangerous weather. Dangerous Situation to Impact Orlando Airport,...

All Flights Grounded as Dangerous Situation Unfolds in Orlando, Disney World Guests on Alert

Fox Business

If Fed rates don't decrease by at least 75 basis points soon, untapped home equity potential could serve as the "lifeline" for the U.S. economy, according to Meredith Whitney.

Expert who predicted 2008 mortgage crisis reveals the housing ‘lifeline’ if market doesn’t get moving

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Akeena

Attention, Publix fans! If you’re a fan of the beloved “Pub Sub,” you might want to check out the latest breakfast addition to the Publix menu. Known for their delicious subs and stellar deli offerings, Publix is now trying out breakfast sandwiches in select Florida stores. Here’s the lowdown on what’s being offered:

Publix Testing Hot Breakfast Sandwiches in Florida: Here Are the 3 Locations

Georgia State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Auto insurance rates may be higher than ever, but that doesn't mean consumers are helpless. See five ways anyone can find cheaper coverage right now.

5 Ways to Cut Your Auto Insurance Rates Today

Minimum car insurance is better than nothing, but it's not enough in all cases. Here's how to get more coverage without breaking the bank.

Forget Minimum Car Insurance: Here's How to Get Better Coverage Without Paying a Lot More

WASHINGTON — Vice President Harris’ campaign on Thursday will roll out some of her housing policy proposals, including her support for efforts aimed at lowering the cost of rent and helping renters who are struggling financially, according to details obtained by NBC News from a campaign official. Harris...

Harris to endorse protections for renters and removal of key tax benefits for Wall St. investors buying homes

FinanceBuzz

From flood zones to outdated plumbing, see why insurance companies raise an eyebrow and may deny coverage for these 15 different types of homes.

15 Times Homeowners Could Have a Hard Time Getting Insurance

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

NewsBreak

As new homeowners insurance companies come to Florida, Citizens banks on steep rate hike proposal

Florida property owners are wisely shopping around these days as nearly a dozen new private insurance companies have joined the market this past year. The latest...

As new homeowners insurance companies come to Florida, Citizens banks on steep rate hike proposal

Comments / 0