Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Michael Logan is an experienced writer, producer, and editorial leader. As a journalist, he ...

All of us are familiar with the adage, “Expect the unexpected.” When a crisis occurs—whether in personal life or a business—it can have devastating financial consequences for everyone affected. Having ...

A wet kitchen floor. The trampoline in the backyard. That balcony railing that's always been a little unsteady. The house or apartment you rent may be home sweet home, but it's also filled with ...