Around 20 percent of the U.S. lies in areas susceptible to sinkhole events. Is your home in one of them?
Sinkholes can be serious business. Earlier this year, a sinkhole swallowed eight valuable Corvettes at a Kentucky museum. And in 2013, Jeffrey Bush died in Florida when a 60-foot-deep sinkhole suddenly opened under his home, destroying his bedroom while he was sleeping. read more …
Like financial identity theft, medical identity theft can leave you responsible for bills you did not incur. But unlike other types of identity theft, it can also affect your medical records, jeopardizing your health. It could even jeopardize your health insurance coverage.
Medical identity theft occurs when another person uses your identity or insurance information to read more …
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia now allow the medical use of marijuana. Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska have also legalized its recreational use and possession. Will this send employers’ zero-tolerance policies up in smoke? read more …
Vacancies create a host of problems for owners besides lost income. Here’s a list of some problems to be aware of, and what you can do to mitigate them. read more …
About 46 percent of self-employed workers conduct their business from home, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you have a home-based business, you have special insurance needs.
The broader availability of wide-band or wireless Internet access and faster, cheaper computers have made working at home an increasingly viable possibility for millions of entrepreneurs. read more …