Extended warranties, service plans, soft covers and more rugged designs are some of the ways parents can protect their investment in a teenager's laptop. Buying a laptop for a teenager is a big investment, and parents often consider purchasing an…
Lorraine Labonne-Storch opted not to buy a home warranty when she bought a home in New Jersey seven years ago. The home inspector had told her the boiler was on its last legs, but she didn't want to pay the…
Buying extended coverage for your tablet, smartphone or computer can be wise, especially for the accident-prone. With the array of personal electronics that most people have, it might be time to rethink skipping the extended warranty. Face it, many buyers…
Ten years ago, when Ryall Smith purchased his century-old town house on Capitol Hill, he decided he needed a little help when it came to the aging appliances within. He purchased a home-service contract, more commonly known as a home…
Whether you buy a new car or used car from a dealer, you'll surely be offered numerous extras, including a car extended warranty, before you sign the final contract. A car extended warranty might be a benefit if you plan to keep your car…
Home warranties are on the rise. Realty Times takes a moment to look at some of the most common questions regarding these products. What is a home warranty? A home warranty is a residential service contract giving the homeowner repair…
Hartford, Conn. -- Lloyd Wimbish of West Hartford has refused many a cashier's offer to spring for the extended warranty on a product. "I usually don't buy them," the retired spokesman for the Connecticut legislature's black and Puerto Rican caucus…