Flooded by Isaias or Rachel? Homeowners policies usually exclude flood. What wind-driven rain may cover and where FEMA and SBA stand, as of October 12, 2026.
Evacuating for Hurricane Isaias? Your home policy may not pay the hotel bill. What can help, which receipts to keep, and what FEMA says, as of October 9, 2026.
Your hurricane deductible may be a percentage of your home’s insured value, not a flat amount. What to check before Hurricane Isaias, and what to do after.
An early-season nor’easter is bringing coastal flooding and high winds to NJ, DE, MD, VA, MA and RI. Here’s what your homeowners policy actually covers — and what it doesn’t.
The IRS just kept $1.2 billion in unclaimed 2022 refunds after the April 15 deadline passed. Disaster area residents may still have time — here is who qualifies and what to do about unfiled returns.
Quick Answer: Federal student loan borrowers in disaster-declared areas can request a 90-day payment pause through their loan servicer, though interest continues accruing during forbearance. Private student loan borrowers must contact their servicers directly but have no guaranteed relief options.Your government cares about you, well, sort of.If you owe money on federal student loans you …
Quick Answer: Someone facing Hurricane Sandy-related financial hardship should prioritize communicating with creditors like Macy’s about temporary payment modifications while maintaining their Care One debt management plan that has successfully paid off one account over three years. Income volatility from disaster impacts requires immediate creditor contact to prevent derailing existing progress on debt reduction.“Dear Steve,Yesterday …
Quick Answer: After a natural disaster, survivors should prioritize basic necessities over credit concerns and avoid depleting cash reserves to maintain debt payments while displaced. The most critical mistake is using available funds for bills instead of shelter, food, and safety during the recovery period.Okay, the worst has happened and you are now displaced and …
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