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…
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Renters insurance vs bed bugs
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…
Renters insurance reality check
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…
5 tips to safeguard your space
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.…
The magical season of .. cleaning?
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…
Lesser known benefits of renters insurance
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…
Why Millennials lack insurance
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…
Preparing for Hurricane Matthew
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…
Falling into Autumn
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…
Let’s talk energy usage
Even with all of the recent interest in solar and wind power, over 80 percent of energy in most American homes still comes from fossil fuels. Energy is something that people often don’t think about, not when they climb in…