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Avoiding Renter's Regret: Understanding Renter's Insurance Coverage

Moving into my first apartment brought along a whole series of new experiences. I didn't realize that the property insurance my landlord carried wouldn't cover my belongings. I was lucky to find out before anything happened, and I spent a lot of time researching the difference between renter's insurance and the property coverage for landlords. I built this site to share all of the information that I learned, including the insurance coverage best practices I picked up along the way. If you're new to renting and don't have any renter's insurance, I hope the information here helps you to see how it could benefit you and what you need to do to get it.

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5 Factors That Can Increase Your Homeowner’s Insurance Rates

7 October 2015
 Categories: Insurance, Blog

Homeowner's insurance protects one of your biggest investments, but it does not always come cheap. Opening up your home insurance bill and seeing a rate increase can definitely make you panic a little. However, if you know what things affect your home insurance rates, you can keep the costs down. Here are five factors that can increase your homeowner's insurance rates: Trampolines A trampoline in the backyard can certainly keep your kids and their friends entertained for a while, but it can negatively affect your home insurance rates as well. Read More …

5 Surprising Things Covered By Homeowners Insurance

23 September 2015
 Categories: Insurance, Blog

Every home owner knows they have to have homeowners insurance, but most people don't know exactly what their policy covers. Some common sense things like water damage or items stolen during a burglary are of course covered by most homeowners insurance policies, but other items are much more surprising. Here are five surprising things covered by homeowners insurance: Dog Bites Hopefully your dog will never bite anyone, but should Fido do the unthinkable, any resulting medical bills and legal fees are probably covered. Read More …

Everything You Need To Know About Life Insurance

3 September 2015
 Categories: , Blog

Not everyone is in immediate need of life insurance. While it is never going to hurt you to have life insurance. There is no reason to invest in another bill you cannot afford if you are not in an immediate need for it. For example, if you are young, healthy, and have no dependents – you are not an ideal candidate for life insurance. If you, however, have a family or plan on having one, it would be a good idea to learn more about life insurance. Read More …

3 Tips For Getting Low-Cost Auto Insurance

19 August 2015
 Categories: Insurance, Blog

Owning a car is sure to be one of the greatest pleasures in life. It will get you where you need to go and can provide you with the independence that life frequently demands. In order to keep your car protected from the potential damage, you should have an insurance policy in place. This can give you the peace of mind you need and is sure to be the most effective way to cut out-of-pocket costs in the event of an accident. Read More …

Home Insurance Q & A For Duplex Owners

3 August 2015
 Categories: Insurance, Blog

Duplex ownership affects your home insurance differently than owning a single-family home. The following questions and answers can help you better understand the types of policies available so you can make sure you get the best insurance products for your specific situation. For further assistance or information, contact local professionals, such as those from John C. Beckett & Associates Inc.     How Much Do You Own? Since duplexes are two homes in a single building, it's possible to only buy one unit or to own both. Read More …