Multiple wildfires have been sweeping across Los Angeles County since Tuesday, killing at least five and pushing thousands out of their homes. The total damage is not yet known; the fires were 0% ...

The Better Business Bureau advises homeowners to contact their insurer promptly after a natural disaster. Document all damage with photos and videos, and keep a detailed inventory of affected items.

First, address your financial obligations by calling your credit card company and mortgage lender.

Our hearts are with all of the fire victims in this devastating time. This advice is not new, but it bears re-circulating due to the current crisis: Maximizing Homeowner Insurance Coverage Benefits ...

The trauma begins with an evacuation order. Related Articles California to boost utility wildfire fund by $18 billion When hospitals and insurers fight, patients get caught in the middle Older homes ...

When you are staring at a wrecked car or a soaked living room, the photos you take in those first few minutes can decide how quickly your insurance claim gets paid and how much you recover. Insurers ...

Don't rush to pay out of pocket if your health insurance denies a test, treatment, or medication your doctor says you need. Consumer Reports says you have a guaranteed right to appeal that decision— ...

Meghan Walch, director of product for InsureMyTrip, offered several tips to improve the odds of claim approval. Also see four new travel rules that may save you big money this holiday season.

Remember tug of war? Your team pulling as hard as possible to make the dangling middle string cross the line before the other team, working on outmaneuvering you, builds a winning strategy for your ...

Home damage from severe weather in Louisiana is possible outside of the normal hurricane and tornado seasons, as severe winter weather can be in the forecast.

Travel insurance can save your trip—and your wallet—when delays, cancellations, illness, or lost bags strike. These 12 ...