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New years resolutions already gone awry? Here’s an easy one. Starting this year, make a habit of reviewing your insurance policies. The world we live in changes drastically from one year to the next, on all levels. Take whatever steps…

A new year, same old policies for homeowners and renters alike. The landlord’s property insurance policy covers the losses to the structural elements of the buildings, regardless if it’s an apartment, a house or a duplex. The personal property and…

It’s almost that time of the year when we either make travel plans or we prepare to greet guests. No one should hit the road or get the house ready for guests without some planning, especially during the winter holidays.…

It’s almost that time of the year again—of the flickering lights, winter greens and festive celebrations. It’s the time for families and friends to get together. Unfortunately, this is also the time of the year when the risk for fires…

The first and biggest mistake people make when it comes to renter’s insurance is not purchasing it. Several studies conducted on the matter show that more than half of the current renter population don’t hold such a policy. The second…

Summer is gone, long gone. Cold winds and icy mornings announce the inevitable arrival of winter. Just as our lifestyle changes with the seasons, so should our homes. It’s about time to bring out your winter woollies as this is…

Homeownership has been declining in the U.S. over the last decade. The foreclosure crisis turned millions of homeowners into renters and the tight housing market makes it impossible for the majority of renters to buy homes. Demographic shifts, such as…

Freelancing is on an upward trend. The number of U.S. workers in home offices reached 55 million in 2016, up from 53.7 million the year before. Making up 35 percent of the workforce, the segment collectively earned $1 trillion last…

Maybe you’re moving away for college, or maybe this is your first move on your own. Whatever reason you have to move, make it a happy process, even though it is hard to understand how packing an entire house and…

First there was Harvey with its Category 4 rank in the world of mighty hurricanes; estimates suggest its damage costs are on par with Katrina’s. Now there’s Irma, already a Category 5 hurricane, making its way towards the southeastern coast…