Alex is a former insurance writer for NerdWallet. His work has appeared in USA Today, Time, Money magazine, Mashable, The Huffington Post and Business Insider, among other outlets.
Home insurance doesn’t pay to repair damage caused by flooding. You’ll need to buy separate flood insurance to cover tropical storms, torrential rain and overflowing rivers. It’s smart to buy flood insurance before…
When a powerful tropical system hits, you might wonder what kind of insurance can provide financial rescue — and how far ahead you need to buy it. Insurance for hurricane…
Newlyweds face some big decisions as they merge their lives, and not just whose tacky furniture is headed for the nearest dumpster. Now that you and your spouse are an…
Blood pressure is one of several health factors companies consider when deciding your life insurance rates. Having high blood pressure adds stress to your arteries and leads to serious problems…
If you’ve ever shopped for auto or home insurance and wondered what’s behind a surprisingly steep price, your past claims could be the culprit. You might assume your current insurer…
When you’re ready to leave your learner’s permit in the dust, finding a car for your road test is crucial. If there’s no vehicle in your household, or it’s being…
No matter whether you’re buying just the basics or going all-out, the cost of raising a child is one of the steepest expenditures most of us ever face. A “no-frills”…
When you think about a final resting place, options such as a casket or urn probably come to mind. But if you’re concerned about the ecological effects of burial or…
Given the premiums you pay for home insurance, you’d hope you could make a claim without having to brace for a rate increase. But that’s not the case in many states,…
Having homeowners insurance is supposed to relieve financial stress after damage to your home. But if a claim settlement offer falls short of expectations, or your claim is denied altogether,…
