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Maggie Kempken
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Senior Editor, Insurance, Bankrate
Atlanta
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Startups , Education, FinTech, Telecom , It, Feature Stories
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Many homeowners think they don't need flood insurance. Hurricanes like Helene are teaching them costly lessons.
By Brian Robson, Maggie Kempken Verified| Bankrate Verified The first floor of Susan Rall’s home in St. Petersburg, Florida, was flooded with two feet of water from the storm surge caused by Hurricane Helene in late September, even though she’s two streets away from the ocean. Everything she couldn’t carry to the second floor was destroyed, she says. It’s now piled on the side of the street in front of her townhouse condominium, including antique furniture and a $3,000 leather couch, along with the waterlogged belongings of her neighbors.
Licensed To Drive? Gen Z — and Their Parents — Increasingly Say “No, Thanks” Due to Soaring Costs | Bankrate
By R.E. Hawley, Maggie Kempken Verified| Bankrate Verified For generations of American teens, getting a driver’s license has been an important rite of passage. But for Gen Z, the thrill may be wearing off. Amy K. lives in metro Atlanta with her husband and two sons, aged 19 and 24. Both of her sons put off getting their driver’s license well past age 16, the earliest age at which teens in Georgia can move from a learner’s permit to an intermediate license. “When I asked around,” she says, “it didn’t seem to be as weird as I would have thought it was.
Many homeowners think they don't need flood insurance. Hurricanes like Helene are teaching them costly lessons.
By Brian Robson, Maggie Kempken Verified| Bankrate Verified The first floor of Susan Rall’s home in St. Petersburg, Florida, was flooded with two feet of water from the storm surge caused by Hurricane Helene in late September, even though she’s two streets away from the ocean. Everything she couldn’t carry to the second floor was destroyed, she says. It’s now piled on the side of the street in front of her townhouse condominium, including antique furniture and a $3,000 leather couch, along with the waterlogged belongings of her neighbors.
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Bankrate
Bankrate is a prominent personal finance company founded in 1976 by Robert K. Heady. Initially known for its print publications, it transitioned to an online platform with the launch of Bankrate.com in 1996. This shift marked a significant evolution in its business strategy, allowing it to provide a wide array of financial information and tools to consumers. The company offers detailed insights on credit cards, mortgages, deposits, and other financial products. It features calculators and comparison tools to help users make informed financial decisions. Bankrate also operates a network of content-rich websites that focus on various financial categories, providing valuable advice for managing personal finances. While it has a history of print publications, its primary focus is now on delivering comprehensive online financial services.
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