2. AmEx isnât for everyone. All of their cards require excellent credit and they donât do balance transfer deals, making them less attractive to anyone who carries a balance. But if youâre after cash back and travel perks, consider one (or a couple, like I currently have). 1  Best for travel benefits.
3. Broken pipes. A standard homeowners insurance policy provides coverage for damage resulting from sudden breaks of pipes and leaks inside the home. But the water damage must be the result of a sudden break or leak. Water damage as a result of poor maintenance is considered neglect and isn't covered under a standard policy. Keep in mind, however, that breaks to outside water and sewer pipes are not covered.
What Caused Toledo's Water Contamination? Massive algal blooms like the one that has turned the waters of Lake Erie florescent green and contaminated the drinking water of Toledo, Ohio, are caused when certain kinds of algae grow in response to changes in chemicals in the water, often from fertilizer components.