No one said owning a home is cheap: Routine repairs and maintenance average more than $8,800 a year, according to a 2025 Bankrate study. To absorb some of that cost, more homeowners are relying on ...

USA TODAY reviewed top providers based on coverage, cost, customer experience, and transparency. The top-ranked companies include Olive for best overall value and Endurance for extra perks. When ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

The cost of car maintenance and repairs surpassed $444 a month in Feb. 2026, according to the Federal Reserve of St. Louis, up from $302 in Feb. 2020. An extended car warranty can pay for many repairs ...

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved updates to its Wildfire Resiliency Code to go with state law.

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