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Oklahoma tornado: Where the financial relief will come from
It will take more than $1 billion in insurance payouts and relief aid to help rebuild Moore, Okla., in the wake of Monday’s devastating tornado. Here’s where the money will come from, and where it is likely to go.
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Second sinkhole appears. Does your insurance cover sinkholes?
Second sinkhole that appeared just miles away from the Tampa sinkhole that swallowed a home last week begs the question: Does home insurance cover sinkholes?
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After Sandy, residents 'feeling anxious' about fuel supplies (+video)
Sandy's toll was still being tallied Thursday, as clean-up efforts continued in New York City and surrounding areas. Concerns about safety, fuel shortages, and property damage are on people's minds.
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Cuba: Hurricane Sandy leaves destruction in its wake (+video)
Hurricane Sandy knocked down trees, clogged streets and killed at least three people in the Caribbean. The storm is expected to hit the U.S. East Coast over the weekend and into next week. Flooding, high winds and downed trees are of concern.
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Insurance companies likely to hike rates in 2012
Insurance companies are likely to end 2011 in the black, despite a string of weather disasters. But insurance companies are expected to raise premiums..
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Did Irene damage your home? How to file an insurance claim.
If you're weighing whether to file a home insurance claim related to Hurricane Irene, consumer groups are offering advice on how to go about it. Here are some of the key steps to take.
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Hurricane Irene update: Tallying up the cost of a major storm
It may not cost as much as hurricane Katina, but hurricane Irene is likely to cause billions of dollars in damages once she finishes her whirlwind trek up the East Coast.
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Hurricane Earl bears down on Outer Banks, following well-worn path
Hurricane Earl is only the latest hurricane to put North Carolina in its path. The state has seen billions of dollars of damage since its founding.
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Hurricane Earl: East Coast residents should have an evacuation plan
Hurricane Earl could still stay out over the Atlantic, but it’s going to be a close call. So East Coast residents should practice evacuation in case hurricane Earl comes ashore.
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Hard hit Rhode Island looks to federal aid as floods recede
Rhode Island took the brunt of this week's floods, and the state will look to federal aid, along with flood insurance, to cover much of the worst damage.
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Pros and cons of variable annuities
A look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of annuities.
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Post recession, a new era of consumer caution
A year after the Dow reached a 12-year low, investors and consumers are warier and thriftier. The change could last.
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Texas church fires: Who's behind them?
Texas officials are investigating a recent string of church fires in the state. Amid widespread speculation on motive, investigators of past church fires warn against jumping to conclusions.
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