Fraud and identity theft can occur at any age, and in fact, the Federal Trade Commission reports that identity theft victims under 30 account for 27 percent of all cases, compared to 19 percent for those 60 or older. In the age of technology an

Insurance Checkup

Jul 15th, 2013

Just like your annual health check-ups, it's important to evaluate your insurance policies. Do you have enough life insurance? Is your homeowner's policy up-to-date? Do you have a home inventory for insurance purposes? In this podcast, Arthur S

Health Insurance Explained

Jun 18th, 2013

HMOs, PPOs, referrals and specialists - how much do you know about your health insurance? In this podcast, "Health Insurance Explained" a health insurance expert from our department, Carolyn King, breaks down the industry jargon and helps you

Flood v. Homeowners Insurance - What do you need?

Apr 24th, 2013

The frequent flooding in the D.C. neighborhoods Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park has prompted questions about what's covered under a homeowners policy versus flood insurance. In this podcast, DISB talks with insurance experts from the department,

Facing foreclosure in D.C.? Consider mediation with your lender

Mar 25th, 2013

The District's Foreclosure Mediation Program has helped many residents avoid foreclosure. In this podcast, DISB talks to Ben Arnold, administrator of D.C.'s Foreclosure Mediation Program, about the mediation process and what outcomes can be re

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