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 Financial Consultant® designation for advanced financial ...

Homeowners insurance often excludes coverage for floods, earthquakes, mold, wear and tear, and intentional damage. Review your policy for common exclusions and gaps.

The arrival of the monsoon brings much-needed relief from the summer heat, but it also increases the risk of vehicle damage caused by heavy rainfall, waterlogging, and flash floods. Every year, thousands of cars suffer costly mechanical and electrical damage after being submerged in floodwater.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When relentless downpours pounded Milwaukee over the weekend, streets quickly turned into rivers. Flash flooding swamped low-lying neighborhoods, stranded vehicles and forced road ...

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 residents may have to pay large out-of-pocket costs for ...