For half a century, a federal program has covered most at-risk properties. Now, a private company is pitching a plan to ...

Flooding and mudslides pose unique challenges for homeowners when it comes to insurance. Many find out they are either ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Homeowners and renters are urged to review their insurance policies, as standard policies often exclude flood damage, requiring separate flood insurance. Flood insurance can be purchased through ...

If your home or apartment was left damaged by the floods, it may be time to check your insurance policy. Unfortunately, most insurance policies don't cover flood damage, so many southeast Wisconsin ...

Did you know that because of the government shutdown, FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is not available to new customers or people who want to increase their coverage? On March 15, Congress ...

Delorse Harrington, 67, has dealt with flooding just two times in the 34 years she has lived in her Menomonee River Hills home. The first was over a decade ago, when a few inches of water coated her ...

Save the waterworks and follow these tips on how to prepare for flooding and what to do if it catches you by surprise.

Few people may want to buy a flood-damaged car, but some do — without knowing it.AAA Mid-Atlantic is warning car buyers that damaged vehicles could soon flood the market amid more than 3,000 flash ...

As residents across the Milwaukee area assess the scope of damage from the weekend deluge, just 1,186 households have federal flood insurance policies in place. As emergency crews continue responding ...