Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate O’Flaherty is a cybersecurity and privacy journalist. AT&T has suffered two significant data breaches over the last few years ...

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Renters insurance can cover the cost of repairing or replacing your belongings if they're damaged by burst pipes, fires or even theft. While a policy won't cover the structure of your house or ...

Millions of AT&T customers can now file claims in a $177 million legal settlement related to two data breaches, which could provide up to $7,500 in compensation per person. Multiple lawsuits were ...

You may be eligible for a payout as part of a $725 million class-action settlement against Facebook's parent company Meta. But time is running out to file a claim -- and you'll need a few details on ...

Verizon will pay $100 million into a fund to settle claims over a misleading administrative charge if the agreement is approved. Clifford led How To coverage. He spent a handful of years at Peachpit ...

Appliances and home systems eventually break down. When something does finally break, it can put a real dent in your wallet. Having a home warranty can ease that burden, since it can cover the cost of ...

Travel insurance can be a huge relief if something goes wrong on vacation. From a canceled flight to lost luggage to a medical emergency that ends your trip abruptly, your policy can protect you from ...

UnitedHealthcare has agreed to a $2.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit affecting just over 12,000 individuals. The lawsuit alleges UnitedHealthcare made unauthorized telemarketing calls in ...