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It Doesn’t Pay to Skimp on Your Insurance

Some people try to save money on insurance by purchasing the minimum coverage available. But, the risk of purchasing the minimum policy is it can lead to surprises if an unforeseen event does occur. For instance, you’re at fault for an auto accident and you get sued, the minimum coverage

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How to Protect Your Data From Your Rental CAr

Renting a car with all the latest bells and whistles – like web browsing and hands-free texting – is fun, but you could be exposing personal information warns the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). When you use a connected rental car’s infotainment system, it may store locations you entered in GPS

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Backcountry fire risk decreases in San Diego County

It may now be possible for property owners in San Diego County’s backcountry to buy fire insurance for the first time.  The change comes after an insurance organization that weighs wildfire risk determined that the backcountry is safer after years of investment, according to the Los Angeles Times. The ruling may also make it possible

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New Rules Emerge for Construction in Flood Prone Areas

Regulations for companies and homeowners using federal funds for projects in flood-prone areas will push construction projects to higher ground. The new regulations recently released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency require building on higher ground, up to two feet higher than the 100-year floodplain, according to the Wall Street

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Risk Grows As Climate Change Drives Extreme Weather

Scientists agree that there is growing evidence that climate change is driving people from their homes.  Dozens were killed and more than 100,000 homes were damaged in flooding in Louisiana and 82,000 people were evacuated in San Bernardino County just in the past few weeks.  According to the Washington Post,

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New Technology Could Help Combat Wildfires

With the threat of wildfires on the rise in California, firefighters are overhauling basic firefighting equipment to get ahead. Sam Wu, Project Leader with the San Dimas Technology and Development Center, told KPCC Southern California Public Radio that his team is working to make sure firefighters have the most up-to-date

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Judge Says State Farm Should Issue Premium Refunds

California customers were charged excessive premiums for rental and home insurance policies by State Farm a judge ruled, recommending millions in refunds. Consumer advocacy groups challenged State Farm’s proposed 7 percent rate increase, which the insurance giant said was needed to cover new risks from wildfires. Administrative Law Judge John

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Cyber Security Coverage Becoming Important For Homeowners

From the new fridge that shows you photos of your food to the thermostat that learns how to heat and cool your house the internet of things has reached Main street.   The internet of things describes physical devices such as appliances, watches, and cars, that have embedded electronics to

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Nike, Louis Vuitton Among the Favorites for Counterfeiters

You may want to think twice before you buy that designer handbag online. New global data on the seizure of fake goods show Rolex, Nike, Ray Ban and Louis Vuitton were the brands with the most knockoffs.  In fact, counterfeit goods have turned into a global industry worth as much as $461

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California Primed to Burn this Wildfire Season, Experts Say

After the most destructive wildfire season ever in 2015, parts of the western U.S., including California, face elevated fire danger again this year, experts say.   In a report released earlier this month, the National Interagency Fire Center is predicting conditions that put much of the West, Southwest, Hawaii and Alaska in

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