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Q: I recently had a pipe burst in my home, causing all kinds of damage to the drywall, ceiling, and floor. I’m trying to determine how to go about getting it repaired. In general, does homeowners ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Anthony Battle is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He earned the Chartered ...

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When consumers take out buildings or contents insurance, many will assume they are automatically covered for accidental damage, whether it’s a neighbour's ball crashing through the window or a glass ...