We all wish we had a little more money in the bank. Aside from the obvious steps — like canceling an unused gym membership or cutting back on your online shopping — are there other ways to save a few bucks each month? Without reducing your home or auto protection, these simple tips might help…

  Imagine you’re having a party and someone twists their ankle on your property. This kind of thing happens more than you might think, and while your basic liability insurance may help, unfortunately it may not cover all the resulting costs. Wouldn’t you rather have peace of mind knowing your assets are protected? If you…

Moving can be one of life’s most stressful events. It’s tiring and time-consuming to box up all your belongings, and that’s before you even start worrying about how to transport everything safely. Speaking of that, do you know if your insurance covers your property while it’s in transit? And does your policy immediately kick in…

Life changes fast. And when it does, your property coverage probably needs to change, too. Why? If you’re carrying too much coverage, that means you’re overpaying. If you’re carrying too little, then you’re taking on too much risk. There’s only one way to find out if you’re where you need to be: by making time for…

Even if you never experience a major mishap, homeownership can be expensive. That’s why it’s so important to stop trouble before it starts. What’s the best way to do this? Take care of basic maintenance tasks throughout the year. When completed on a regular schedule, these five actions can help prevent you from wasting your…

  Renting out your property, whether it’s part of the home you live in or a separate space altogether, can be a great way to generate income. That is, as long as it’s properly insured. If you’re acting as a landlord for a short- or long-term rental, you’re most likely going to require more coverage…

Whether you like living green or saving green, solar panels can possibly help with both. Considering how relatively inexpensive and popular these additions are becoming, some experts even think solar panels may soon be as common as AC units. Still, they’re not the right choice for all homeowners. Here are a few critical questions to…

Did you know there’s a way to protect your credit file from fraudulent inquiries, giving you more say in who can access your reports and when? It won’t even cost you anything to take this important step. Here’s more information about how, why and when to request a credit freeze as well as what effects…