Category: Money

COVID-19 has led families to cancel travel plans, get (semi!) comfortable with homeschooling kids and deal with all kinds of other inconveniences. As if that weren’t enough, it’s also making many families take a closer look at their finances and make sometimes difficult financial decisions. Life Happens recently conducted a survey that polled more than … <a title="COVID-19 is Prompting Families to Rethink Their Finances" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/covid-19-is-prompting-families-to-rethink-their-finances/" aria-label="Read more about...

It seems as though the wealthier an individual is, the higher the risk of being sued. It’s just one of the downsides of being affluent, especially if that person is also a business owner. In opportunistic lawsuits, primary policies like standard car insurance, home insurance and a business owner’s policy do not fully protect a … <a title="Umbrella Insurance is the New Liability Coverage" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/umbrella-insurance-is-the-new-liability-coverage/" aria-label="Read more about Umbrella...

Whether your historic home is new to you or has been in the family for generations, an essential element of taking care of the property is adequate insurance. “Insuring a historic home can be very different from insuring a newer home,” said Dawn Meadows, an insurance adviser with Clarke & Sampson in Alexandria, Va. “The … <a title="What to Know About Insuring a Historic Home" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/what-to-know-about-insuring-a-historic-home/" aria-label="Read more about...

You only need to watch the news once to understand that weather events have become more dramatic over the past 10 years. According to Maryland State Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer, whether you’re talking about tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires, “Both the number and severity of natural disasters have increased” – and so have the number … <a title="Climate Change May Affect Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy in Two Ways" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/climate-change-may-affect-your-homeowners-insurance-policy-in-two-ways/"...

Whether you board horses or rent them out for people to ride on your property, having the right insurance is crucial. It is also important when you are the person sending your horse to a boarding facility. There are many situations that could result in an insurance claim as these real news headlines show. “Horse … <a title="What Every Horse Person Needs to Know About Insurance" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/what-every-horse-person-needs-to-know-about-insurance/" aria-label="Read more...

You may have noticed a lot of buzz about driving analytics lately, and for good reason. Driving analytics are primed to change the way vehicles and drivers are insured, and even conceivably change the way individuals drive, for the better. What is Driving Analytics? Also referred to as telematics, driving analytics tracks driver data like … <a title="10 Ways Driving Analytics are Affecting Insurance" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/10-ways-driving-analytics-are-affecting-insurance/" aria-label="Read more about 10...

Sally Miller left corporate American when her first child was born to spend time with her growing family. But this also meant the family income took a hit, so she started exploring ways to make money from home. Hosting her four-bedroom home in San Jose, California on Airbnb turned out to be a great side-gig. … <a title="Here’s What You Need to Know About Airbnb-ing Your Home" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-airbnb-ing-your-home/" aria-label="Read...

Whether you or someone you know is headed to college unsure of your path, graduated and looking for a job, or just looking for a career change, insurance should be on your list of jobs to research. Here are reasons why insurance is a great career choice. 1. A Stable Industry Insurance has been around … <a title="Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Insurance as a Career" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/top-5-reasons-why-you-should-consider-insurance-as-a-career/"...

Your “internet of things” – that network of smart TVs, video game consoles, refrigerators and thermostats that make your life easier – poses a security threat. Where there is a threat, there’s (usually) insurance. Until recently, cyber insurance has been a product for businesses; now it’s an option for individuals. Personal cyber insurance pays out … <a title="Personal Cyber Insurance: Deploy in Case of Attack" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/personal-cyber-insurance-deploy-in-case-of-attack/" aria-label="Read more about...

For many hybrid drivers, ditching the gas guzzler for something a bit greener may be more about lifestyle than economics. But if you choose one of these vehicles, it could cost you when it comes to auto insurance quotes. Hybrid car insurance generally costs more than coverage for gas-powered vehicles, according to a 2008 study … <a title="How Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Affect Your Auto Insurance Quotes" class="read-more" href="https://americanheritageins.com/how-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles-affect-your-auto-insurance-quotes/" aria-label="Read...