“I think you should sell your home.
It’s only going to get worse,” I urged my mom on the phone.
“What are you waiting for?”
It wasn’t the first time.
But this time, my mom listened.
Like many neighbors in Essex County, New Jersey, we were ill-prepared and were now paying the price.
What investments could we make to mitigate damage the next time a flash flood or heavy storm hits?
Should we buy more insurance?
Install a metal roof?
Give up and move to Montana?
We have insights and strategies to share.
Also, what does it cost to install solar panels?
Next week, we’ll tackle the cost of climate on our spending patterns and our retirement plans.
How can we create more sustainable investment portfolios?
Though our coverage encompasses a great deal, in many ways it only begins to scratch the surface.
As individuals, we can do a lot to protect ourselves.
But who’s looking out for us?
All this is to say it’s only the beginning.
We’re dedicated to making this an integral part of our ongoing coverage at CNET Money.
There’s much more to come.
