Whether you’re a college student leaving your apartment for a summer abroad or simply taking a two-week vacation, your home needs adequate protection and renters insurance can provide it. Burglaries – regardless of the period of time you’ll be away…
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What’s not covered by renters insurance
Common renters insurance misconceptions: that it’s too expensive, that it’s redundant, that it’s unneeded or that it covers each and every item you possess. We’ve debunked a few of them already and now we’ll focus on what’s NOT covered by…
Save your stuff, get that renters insurance
Adulthood is hard, filled with new and important things that are equally confusing. Like renters insurance. Here’s a crash course that will help navigate through its waters. It should actually be called property insurance because that’s what it covers: your…
Smart tips for subletting
In case you need to leave town but don’t want to lose the apartment you’re currently living in, you might be a great candidate for subletting. But before you leap in, it’s advisable that you get the full picture of…
Leasing terminology for apartment renters
Some of our readers are preparing this year to rent a new apartment, maybe even their first. The To Do list is extensive and takes a lot of time to complete, but it’s as important to make sure the terms…
Easy ways to save money at home
Saving money for rainy days is something we all do in one way or another, but some of the best money saving hacks are closer than we’d think. Here’s a list. Watch your electronics—according to the Consumer Technology Association, the…
Millennials, the force disrupting insurance
Millennials are currently the largest force disrupting insurance. The young adults from ages 18 to 34 are empowered, connected, and lead the charge for change and insurance companies have to find new ways to serve them. According to the U.S.…
Spring allergy remedies
Most people look forward to the arrival of sunny spring, following the cough, flu and cold season. Yet, along with all that sunshine come the pollens and molds, a real threat to those of us suffering of seasonal allergies. In…
Renters pay more for auto insurance, study finds
In case you were wondering, there is an invisible link between homeownership and car insurance. According to Consumer Federation of America’s new analysis of premium quotes from major auto insurance companies, consumers pay about 7 percent more, on average, for…
National Consumer Protection Week: Protect yourself year round
March 6-12 is National Consumer Protection Week, so we thought to take a moment and remind renters nationwide to protect themselves as consumers. We’ve compiled a list with tips that make renting a lot less stressful. Learn to avoid rental…