Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

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Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

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Sit down with your advisors and take a hard look at how much you really have after federal, state, and local taxes; what new annual expenses you'll have (for things like property taxes and upkeep and paying your financial team); and how much you want to give to charity. Think about future higher-education expenses for your family and how much you'll need in your golden years. Then set strict monthly and annual budgets for what's leftover and stick to them.

Set a budget