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Renters by necessity dream of homeownership, but the truth is that even though both renting and buying have their own financil advantages, in today’s economy, renting seems to have an edge. The financial benefits to renting as opposed to buying…

There is a myriad of reasons you might want to rent out your home. Maybe you have a second home that you lease to tenants, want to rent a spare bedroom in your house through Airbnb, or make some extra…

We’ve been making lists with all the scenarios covered by the renters insurance policy, but you might have noticed something missing: bed bugs (add cockroaches and rats, while we’re at it). Bed bugs are considered the responsibility of the tenant—the…

For most of those who  rent apartments in the United States, renters insurance is still a concept rather than a priority. Many believe that their belongings will be covered under their landlord’s policy if anything goes wrong. Sorry to be…

Heading out of town this holiday season? With an uptick in burglaries around the holidays, these tips can help safeguard your space: Lock up before you leave Almost 30 percent of residential burglary cases involved an unlocked window or door.…

With Christmas just around the corner, getting the house ready for the holiday is on everyone’s list. Whether you’re into cleaning or not, there is something magical about making the home shine this time of the year. Don’t you believe…

Homeownership is still a dream for many, but renting has its benefits—you don’t have to worry about the building’s upkeep, risk going into default on your mortgage or be stuck in a place for too long. However, even as a…

The American Millennial generation includes more than 83 million people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Besides being the largest generation yet, it is also the most racially diverse and most educated. However, when the topic of insurance  arises, researchers…

Hurricane Matthew leaves behind a trail of destruction.  Even though reports show that the mega-storm has decreased to a category 3 hurricane, the danger has not passed. So far, over 2 million people in Florida, South Carolina and Georgia have…

The crisp morning air is the first sign of autumn. Then you notice the lively greens drift into reds, browns and yellows; mesmerized, you sometimes forget to take an umbrella with you. There’s a certain energy about it, uniquely satisfying…