Category: Insurance

Getting car insurance with no down payment is no easy task. Most companies won’t even offer it. And those that do, very rarely advertise it. This is due to the fact that car insurance companies want to deal with drivers that aren’t considered high risk. And if you are unwilling to put up a down…

While a majority (67%) of Americans own a pet, not even half of them own pet insurance. When considering what percentage of pet owners have pet insurance, it is important to note that we aren’t just talking about dogs, but cats, mice, hamsters, chickens, and a wide range of other animals as well. According to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…