Month: April 2018

As of the fourth quarter of 2021, total student loan debt in the U.S. hit a record high of $1.38 trillion, up 152% over the past 10 years. For reference, total household debt only grew 6% over that same time period, according to data from The New York Fed. Outside of mortgages, student loans are …

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Rooftop equipment is vulnerable to damage from hail. Most areas of the country experience hailstorms that can cause significant damage to rooftop equipment, severely disrupting your business and costing you time, money or even customers. A major hailstorm can severely damage fins on your heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, rendering it inoperable. That may …

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As renters across the country continue shelling out larger shares of their income to housing, rent affordability has become a hot-button issue in the U.S. But what exactly is considered affordable? The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) considers an “affordable dwelling” as one that you can obtain for 30% or less of …

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Collectors may need additional coverage for art and other valuable items. Homeowner insurance isn’t just for the structure of your house. It also provides protection for most of your personal possessions. Some possessions of special value may require additional protection through a personal articles floater that can provide coverage beyond your standard policy. WHAT’S IN …

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