You might assume you’re covered for repairs after a disaster because you have homeowners insurance. Unfortunately, you could ...

Your car or home was damaged, so the insurance company cut you a check. Do you have to use the money as intended? Not always. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He ...

Many car insurance providers do not allow you to freely spend your claim check any way you want — as nice as that would be. After you've filed a claim, you will generally be obligated to direct the ...