The possibility of losing an extensive designer wardrobe that spans the likes of Valentino, Dior and Chanel, may not be covered by your homeowners insurance. Unlike art, jewelry and watches, insurance companies have traditionally considered apparel to be among household “contents,” which are subject to deductibles and a host of
The Napa Valley is still recovering more than a year after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck. The temblor on Aug. 24, 2014 caused around $360 million in property damage. One year later, 62 properties remain red-tagged in Napa, meaning they are too dangerous to access. Another 900-plus properties have yellow tags,
It could be one of the most costly stumbles of all-time. A Taiwanese schoolboy was on a visit at a Leonardo da Vinci-themed art exhibit when he tripped, put his hand out to steady himself and punched a hole through a $1.5 million piece of art. The incident was captured
The limited adoption of electric cars in the U.S. is partly to blame on slow, inconvenient charging times. In 2014, less than 1 percent of the 16.5 million new vehicles purchased were electric vehicles. While Tesla’s Superchargers can add roughly 170 miles worth of electricity to its cars’ batteries in
Cellular-connected entertainment systems are one way for hackers to remotely access and take control of a vehicle. However, researchers from UC-San Diego found an even easier way to take the wheel from afar: a 2-inch gadget called a dongle. Dongles are designed to be plugged into a vehicles’ dashboard to
The strongest winter storms in more than 25 years could be headed to drought-ridden California. Climate scientists agree that all computer models are pointing to what they are calling a “Godzilla El Niño” event that is stronger than the previous record in 1997-98. A strong El Niño shifts atmospheric patterns
Consumers who are single, or go from being married to single, may see the cost of their auto insurance jump, according to a new study by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). CFA research found the average cost of state-mandated automobile liability coverage was 20 percent higher for all singles
Wildfire season in California is not limited to late summer and early fall anymore. The Golden State is turning brown in the midst of one of the most severe droughts on record. From January 1 through the end of July, California firefighters have responded to nearly 3,900 blazes, which is
We all know it’s crucial to make sure your home is fully protected with homeowners insurance. But these policies can have gaps in them. Many don’t cover all your possessions. To make sure your valuable items are covered, consider obtaining additional coverage called “floater insurance.” Most basic homeowners insurance policies have
The smart-home market is on fire these days, with countless innovative gadgets available. The category includes the “Internet of Things,” automated-home products and DIY home security. Canary belongs to the last group. Originally anIndiegogo contender looking for $100,000, it eventually accrued 20 times that amount and started shipping to backers