A home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. It’s hard not to worry about worst-case scenarios that could put your largest asset in jeopardy. Homeowners insurance or home insurance can’t prevent disasters from happening, but it can protect your money when disaster strikes and offer peace of mind. With a homeowners insurance … Read more
If you currently have different insurance providers for homeowners/renters insurance and auto insurance, you might be overpaying. That’s because most insurance providers will offer you a nice bundling discount if you purchase both your home and auto policies through them. Even companies many consider to be auto-only offer home and auto bundles (think GEICO). So how … Read more
Are you gearing up to move into your first apartment? Congratulations! Renting your first apartment is a rite of passage for any young adult. After living at your parents’ house or in a college dorm, nothing feels better than the freedom of having a space that is entirely yours. I remember that day like it … Read more
In America, credit is king. That means your credit score can impact everything from being approved for a loan to your ability to rent an apartment. Renters insurance protects your personal property in a rented home from unforeseen circumstances such as theft and fire. Suppose you encounter an unfortunate incident in the home you’re renting … Read more
When you bring a pet into your life, you’ll realize that pet ownership costs can add up quickly. One of the major expenses is simply keeping your pet healthy. Regular vet bills can be a big expense. But emergency care can be even more expensive. Although you may hope that your pet will never run … Read more
The issue of insurance can be super straight forward if you own a home or rent an apartment. In this case, it’s easy to figure out what type of insurance you need. Homeowners get homeowners insurance and renters get renters or tenants insurance. But what type of insurance do you get if you own shares … Read more
There are insurance policies that can cover virtually everything we have and everything we do in life. But how much insurance coverage is enough? And how much might be too much? There’s no easy answer, but there are general rules of thumb that you can follow. What those rules are will vary depending upon the … Read more
My dog, Vira, is staring at me as I type—ears up, eyes wide, eagerly waiting for me to stop working and start walking. I adopted Vira only a year ago, and yet it’s a little strange to think I managed without her. Consequently, I don’t like to think about the day when she won’t be … Read more
For most people, cars are your second biggest expense after housing. You either love cars or love to hate them, but either way, all of us spend a lot of money on them. This car buying guide will help you navigate the process of buying (or selling) your next new-to-you car. You’ll learn how to … Read more
We’re all going to live forever, right? That’s a rhetorical question and the answer is obviously, no. But it is hard to talk about life insurance without talking about death. If you were to die, would your family be financially stable without you? Depressing, I know, but this is a necessary question that everyone should … Read more