Entries from InsWeb’s Insurance Blog | Auto, Home, Life, Health, and more tagged with 'renters insurance'
Unemployment Rates Continues to Rise
The U.S unemployment rate is at a 26 year high of 9.7%, according to the most recent update by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last month, there were 216,000 nonfarm payrolls lost, marking the 20th straight month of decline....
How This Weekend Scared Me Into Buying Renters Insurance
I have written on numerous occasions how I need to buy renters insurance now that I'm married and have bought some new stuff (including a really big TV!) for our apartment. What I haven't written about is how big of a procrastinator I am. But, after a BBQ at my apartment Saturday, I have been comparing renters insurance quotes all...
Tour de France and My Renters Insurance Policy
If you're like me, you have watched every stage of the 2009 Tour de France so far. While watching Alberto Contador win today's time trial, and more than likely will win the whole thing, I did a little bit of maintenance on my own bike....
Ahoy There! Is Your Boat Insured?
Summer is upon us and that means hitting local waterways with your friends and families. If you're a boat owner, whether it's a bass fishing boat, high performance wakeboarding boat or a party barge, you need to make sure your boat is properly insured....
The One Wedding Insurance Coverage I Will Buy: Liability Insurance
My fiancée and I are getting married on the 23rd of this month, which is only 18 days away. We already have most of the planning done and are now putting out any fires that come up and finalizing all the little details. Since I spend my days writing about insurance and insurance related topics, I have come to know...
Valentine's Day and Homeowners Insurance
Valentine's Day is upon us, again. I know I will be scrambling on February 13th to find a box of chocolates for my fiancée. However, some women may be surprised with engagement rings or other valuable jewelry. When I bought the engagement ring for my fiancée, I purchased a small insurance policy from the jeweler. But to fully protect your...
During a Recession, Don't Skimp on Home Insurance
In these trying economic times, consumers may feel tempted to reduce their home or renters insurance coverage to save money--but it's a disastrous idea....
Wedding Insurance
To culminate the end of my getting married and how it affects your car insurance, renters/homeowners insurance and life insurance series, I thought I would inform everyone about wedding insurance. For my wedding, Jackie and I are lucky that we have some contingency plans already in place. So even though we are getting married outside, the winery we are getting...
Getting Married and Renters Insurance
I was definitely anxious for my fiancé Jackie to move into my apartment. In all honesty, I am amazed we have room to walk around our apartment with all the stuff we have. In my past posts, I have talked about getting married and how it changes your auto and life insurance needs. And once Jackie moved in, I knew...
Holiday Protection With Renters Insurance
The Holiday season usually means decorating your home or apartment and spending time with your family and friends. If you live in a rented home and see someone coming down your chimney, chances are he/she isn't there to bring you gifts. Rented homes are 79% more likely to be victimized by burglary then a home that is owned. Although renters...
What Every Homeowner Should Learn From the Southern California Wildfires
Many people are under the assumption that nothing bad will ever happen to them. However, oftentimes this turns out to be just wishful thinking. The truth is nobody can be certain of what the future holds in store for them. That's why it's important to mitigate risks against potential perils whenever possible. As a homeowner, it's imperative that you...
10 Ways Easiest Ways to Save on Renters Insurance
Renters insurance is considerably less expensive than homeowners insurance. Yet a 2006 Insurance Research Council survey revealed that while 96% of people who own their own homes have a homeowners insurance policy, only 43% of those who live in rented homes have a renters insurance policy. Like home owners, renters have personal property worth protecting, and with the average...
Why Both Homeowners and Renters Need a Home Inventory
When most people shop for homeowners or renters insurance, they erroneously guess a value for all their possessions and focus solely on controlling the cost of what seems like just another bill. Can you accurately list from memory everything in your house? How many necklaces and rings do you have, DVDs in your movie library, and exactly what type...
Leaving the Nest for College and Homeowners Insurance
Over the next month, 13 million young adults will make their migration to college. Leaving the sanctuary of the nest with almost $10,000 in electronics, computers, and clothing in hand, the average college freshmen becomes prey to the natural events of property loss. In fact, nearly 30,000 unsuspecting students will become victims of burglaries on college campuses this year. Soon...
Spring Home Improvements: Adjusting Your Homeowners Insurance Accordingly
With the first warm days of the year upon us, spring always brings a renewed motivation for making improvements to one's home. Whether you're a "Hardware Store Warrior" building a new deck yourself, or if you're simply hiring a contractor to add a patio, don't forget to check what impact such improvements may have on your homeowners insurance policy...
Protecting Your Home During the Holiday Season
December is simply one of the most dangerous times for homeowners. Celebrations with cooking, candles, Christmas trees, holiday lights and alcohol foster conditions for a plethora of unfortunate events. Even more, burglars are looking to take advantage of easy targets: households that are clearly on vacation, or better yet, decorations that scream "WE HAVE GIFTS INSIDE!" Ensure your joyous holiday...
Insuring Personal Computers With Homeowners and Renters Insurance
For many people, their personal computer is a major investment; trailing only behind purchasing a home and car in terms of expense. Accordingly, it is just as important to know how to insure your computer. Coverage for computers and related accessories such as software and peripheral equipment (hard drive, monitor, etc.) can vary from company to company, so call...
Protecting Against Bike Theft
Bicycles are generally covered by homeowners or renters insurance policies. But you usually are required to pay a deductible that can be a few hundred dollars. Your best bet is to prevent theft in the first place. 1. Purchase a quality bike lock and use it correctly. Use the lock to secure both the wheels and the frame to an...
Protecting Possessions in College
As a follow-up to our recent discussion of students heading off to college and taking their valuable possessions with them, here are six time-tested tips that should be practiced by the young adults:...
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