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New Mortgage Relief for New Jersey Homeowners During Coronavirus Crisis

15 Apr
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Aerial view of Atlantic City, New Jersey, overlooking Atlantic City Boardwalk and pier. In a recent announcement, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy revealed the details of a 90-day grace period for mortgage payments for all New Jersey homeowners that have been financially impacted by the outbreak of the coronavirus. This will allow New Jersey residents […]

North Carolina Residents Could be First for Private Flood Insurance Policy

09 Apr
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Beautiful sunset view of Front Street in Beaufort, the third-oldest town in North Carolina, located in Carteret County North Carolina residents could be some of the first in the country to have a state backed private flood insurance policy as an alternative to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program. Insurance Commissioner Mike […]

Review of the Highest Home Insurance Rates

08 Apr
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A beautiful view of the Islamorada coastline. Also known by Florida homeowners as the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country. According to a recent Insurance.com rate analysis, the highest homeowner insurance rates in the country are in zip code 33070 which encompasses Islamorada Village of Islands, on Plantation Key in Florida. Second place in this dubious honor […]

Top 10 Home Office Deductions That Lower Tax Rates

31 Mar
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Many taxpayers are reluctant to take the home office tax deduction because they fear it will result in an audit or increased scrutiny from the IRS. While this is absolutely a possibility, particularly if you take large deductions, if you stick to the standard deductions that you are entitled to receive, it should not result […]

Insurance Payment Relief for Customers in Financial Trouble Due to Job Loss

27 Mar
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Recently, insurance companies have joined other industries in offering relief from insurance payments to customers who are suffering financially due to job losses from the coronavirus. In addition to some auto and homeowner insurance companies offering financial assistance, California has requested that all insurance companies offer at least a 60 day grace period for insurance […]

COVID-19 Could Increase Workers Compensation Claims

26 Mar
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As many employees shift to working from home in an attempt to flatten the COVID-19 curve, employers could see an increase in workers compensation claims according to industry experts.  “We’re probably going to see more claims,” said Jeffrey Smagacz, Nashville-based ergonomics practice leader for Marsh LLC said in a recent Business Insurance article.   Employers should […]

Reevaluating Your Insurance Needs After Retirement

24 Mar
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Once you hit retirement, everything changes. You may have a new schedule, a new home and location as well as time to pursue your passions instead of worrying about getting to work. One other major change that you should absolutely take care of is your insurance coverage.  While your new lifestyle may make some of […]