Joe Dyton

Gaithersburg

Web Writer and Editor at University of Maryland Global Campus

Web Writer/Editor for @umdglobalcampus | Freelance insurance and real estate content writer | Contributing writer: @WCInvestor | @insurify

Articles

Prepare for the Future of Tech with a Bachelor’s in AI

1 month ago | umgc.edu | Joe Dyton

The UMGC BS in Artificial Intelligence degree program offers two distinct tracks, catering to both those who want to leverage AI's power and those who want to build it. This unique dual-track approach allows students to tailor their education to their specific career goals. The AI Applications track empowers students to become expert AI users.
UMGC Gives First-Year Students Tools to Succeed

2 months ago | umgc.edu | Joe Dyton

First-year students also have access to courses such as PACE 100: Professional and Career Exploration for Transfer Students and PACE 111: Program and Career Exploration. These courses are designed to help learners connect their career goals with their education. They cover professional and academic success skills, show students how to build a professional success network, and introduce students to UMGC’s library, tutoring services, and career services.
Mortgage life insurance: What is it, and how does it work?

Oct 1, 2024 | cnn.com | Matthew Collister |Joe Dyton |J. R. Duren

Money Insurance / Life Insurance By Matthew Collister Joe Dyton J. R. Duren, CNN Underscored Money Published 4:15 PM EDT, Tue October 1, 2024 Link Copied! Ridofranz/iStock Photo If your family relies on your income to pay your mortgage and other bills, buying life insurance should be on your to-do list. While a traditional term life policy is likely the most cost-effective and flexible way to get coverage, you may also consider what’s known as a mortgage life insurance policy. We receive...
Property damage liability insurance: What is it?

Sep 27, 2024 | cnn.com | Alani Asis |Joe Dyton |Tori G. Roughley

Money Insurance / Car Insurance By Alani Asis Joe Dyton Tori Roughley, CNN Underscored Money Published 3:53 PM EDT, Fri September 27, 2024 Link Copied! miniseries / iStockPhoto It’s the middle of winter, and you’re on your way to the office for the day. You hit a patch of black ice on the highway and start to spin out, crashing into several guardrails along the way. Fortunately, your property damage car insurance can help pay the city for the repairs to the barriers. An at-fault car accident...
Car insurance lapse: What is it, and what does it mean?

Sep 20, 2024 | cnn.com | Michael Evans |Joe Dyton |J. R. Duren

Money Insurance / Car Insurance By Michael Evans Joe Dyton J. R. Duren, CNN Underscored Money Published 8:00 AM EDT, Fri September 20, 2024 Link Copied! Milan Markovic/iStock Photo You’ve been struggling financially ever since you lost your job. You’ve had to make hard decisions, and because of that, you missed your car insurance payment. Your insurer is now sending you letters saying your policy will lapse if you don’t pay what you owe. It’s important to understand what an insurance lapse...
The Final Word: Is the Juice (Savings to the Homebuyer) Worth the Squeeze? (Cost of Energy Code Compliance)

Sep 5, 2024 | offsitebuilder.com | Ken Semler |Zena Ryder |Larry Bernstein |Joe Dyton

The affordability of housing is at the top of everyone’s mind — more so now than ever. Since COVID, the costs of building a home have skyrocketed, and those costs get passed on to homebuyers. As a result, home prices have risen drastically. A February 2024 analysis from Zillow shows that in 2020 the annual salary needed to afford an average-priced home was $59,000.
Building Smarter, Faster, and with More Curb Appeal

Aug 29, 2024 | offsitebuilder.com | Zena Ryder |Larry Bernstein |Joe Dyton |Erik Cofield

By Dennis Michaud, Managing Director of CertainTeed Offsite SolutionsIn 2023, the total number of American homes sold annually plummeted to its lowest in nearly 30 years. Inflation and supply shortages drove mortgage rates higher and made costs prohibitively expensive for many potential buyers. However, that slumping data is not indicative of actual housing needs — especially not today in 2024.
Does pet insurance cover vaccinations?

Aug 28, 2024 | cnn.com | Stephanie Bolling |Joe Dyton |Tori G. Roughley

Money Insurance / Pet Insurance By Stephanie Bolling Joe Dyton Tori Roughley, CNN Underscored Money Published 10:28 AM EDT, Wed August 28, 2024 Link Copied! FatCamera / iStockPhoto When you take your pet in for their annual checkup, your vet likely gives you a list of which vaccinations are due. While some are essential and some are optional based on your pet’s lifestyle, a long list of shots can increase the bill for your visit. Since vaccines play an essential role in your pet’s health and...
Sole proprietor business insurance: How it works and what it costs

Aug 28, 2024 | cnn.com | Sara Coleman |Joe Dyton |J. R. Duren

Money Insurance / Business Insurance By Sara Coleman Joe Dyton J. R. Duren, CNN Underscored Money Published 8:00 AM EDT, Wed August 28, 2024 Link Copied! Pekic/iStock Photo Thousands of small business owners in the US choose structuring their business as a sole proprietorship, which means it only has one owner and there’s no separation between the owner and business. While it’s easy to explain, things get a little more complex for sole proprietors in several ways, including which type of...
Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance: What it is and how it works

Aug 27, 2024 | cnn.com | Lauren Ward |Joe Dyton |J. R. Duren

Money Insurance / Life Insurance By Lauren Ward Joe Dyton J. R. Duren, CNN Underscored Money Published 9:05 AM EDT, Tue August 27, 2024 Link Copied! Ridofranz/iStock Photo Accidental death and dismemberment insurance, or AD&D insurance for short, is a type of policy that covers specific situations related to death and dismemberment. In exchange for a monthly premium, your insurer pays out a cash benefit if you die or are dismembered due to a covered accident. You (if alive) or your...