bumpiee1 asked:


I was forced out of my house due to a covered insurance claim. The Insurance Company is paying my hotel bill and meals at restaurants above my customary 2 restaurant visits per week.
do I have to pay income taxes on my extra expense income?

Yvonne M asked:


I am waiting for the adjuster’s report on our damages after hurricane Ike in Texas. As the estimates for interior sheetrock, flooring and painting repairs and roof damages come in I hear different reports from other people as far as what the insurance companies allow for all the different items – such as: $30.00 per foot of fence replacement, $1.20 per sq.ft. for sheetrock etc. Does anyone have more figures that they know about?

GriffinsNC asked:


I am trying to sell my home in Florida and have interested buyers, but the cost of the insurance is probably going to make the deal fall through. I’m just curious if I am the only one, or is anyone else running into these problems.

Quake22 asked:


I’m interested in renting out my condo during the Democratic National Convention (I live in Denver). However, my condo insurance does not cover damages caused by renter. If I were to upgrade my policy, how long would I have to commit? Could I just get a renters policy for a month? Or do I need to make a year commitment?
I would only be renting it for 5 days to a week.