Archive for December, 2007

6 personal finance ideas for a prosperous 2008

Monday, December 31st, 2007

“Now is the perfect time to get your financial house in order. You may be flush with cash from holiday gifts and a raise or bonus at work. Or you may be dreading the credit-card bill that arrives in a few weeks, reminding you how much you spent for the holidays. Either way, a few key steps can help you pocket more cash in 2008. Here’s what you can do now so you can spend a lot less time worrying about your finances throughout the year:..”  from Kiplinger

Protect your assets

“Just in case disaster strikes in 2008, make sure you’re covered. Check to ensure you have enough homeowners insurance, add extra coverage if you receive valuable gifts for the holidays, and run around your house with a camera to update your home inventory…..” from Kiplinger

Small Electronics?Covered by your Homeowners Policy?

Monday, December 31st, 2007

“According to the findings by TRC, an independent research company based in Fort Washington, Pa., 60 percent of those contacted believe small electronic items, if stolen from their home or auto, are covered by their policies or don’t know if they are.

More than half of the respondents—55 percent—wrongly believe their electronic equipment is covered if it is damaged or destroyed by a power surge.

Forty-two percent believe damage to their property from home installation or loading and/or unloading in transport is covered……” Electronics & homeowners insurance