Making your home safe for trick-or-treaters is essential around Halloween. Last year around this time we posted an article in which we summarized some of the most common (and unfortunate) scenarios that can result in a really scary Halloween and…
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Candle season is here! Make it flameless
When fall arrives, it’s hard to resist bringing the scents of the season into your home. Cedarwood, pumpkin pie, baked apple, cinnamon, nutmeg and a bit of vanilla are some classic candle aromas which are making their way inside our…
Need help calculating the value of your possessions?
Calculating the replacement cost of the items you own, (personal property coverage in renters insurance terms), may not sound fun, but it is important. One common mistake that renters do when sitting down to “do the math” is underestimating the…
Self storage for smart renters
Renting a place to live often means you don’t have enough space for everything you own. Putting surplus belongings into self-storage is always an option. You may be able to use your renters insurance to cover your possessions there. You…
8 things renters insurance does and does not cover
When you purchased your renters insurance, chances are slim that you were told about the following surprising things that your insurance may or may not cover. Since coverage amounts vary depending on your policy, only general examples are provided. Be…
Earthquakes and Insurance
The West Coast was on high alert earlier this month when multiple strong earthquakes rocked California. It was an important reminder that seismic shifts can happen anytime, so preparedness and awareness is key. Millions felt the shaking from the magnitude…
Prepping for summer heat
It’s always important to prepare your home for potential high temperatures coming our way this summer. Update your insulation – this is the best thing you can do for your place, as this is the barrier that will keep cool…
Clean up for spring and summer
Regardless of the area you live in, spring is here, or at least approaching. This winter the weather was much like a roller coaster ride across the U.S., with various regions experiencing a polar vortex, excessive rain, ice, sleet and…
Best practices for buying renters insurance
The U.S. renter population includes people from all income levels, but the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the annual increase in the number of high-income renter-occupied households (defined as those earning $150,000 or more) has…
Cheap rents, hidden expenses
The renter population in the U.S. has expanded greatly, with the national average rent reaching $1,420 in January, according to Yardi Matrix data. This average amount varies throughout the country and in highly sought-after areas, such as New York or…