One minute you’re sipping coffee on the couch, and the next, the floor is trembling, books are sliding off shelves, and your Wi-Fi cuts out mid-episode. Earthquakes hit fast and may leave you wondering not just, “What just happened?” but…
Category: Renters Insurance
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Downsizing for Seniors: A Practical Guide to Finding the Right Rental
Life and housing needs can change as new chapters in your adult life unfold. The big family home that once made sense may now feel like too much work or too expensive to keep. That’s why more older adults are…
How much renters insurance do you need?
You just signed a lease for your new apartment. The boxes are stacked, your furniture is ready to be placed, and your electronics are waiting to be plugged in. But here’s a question that’s worth asking: How much renters insurance…
Does Renters Insurance Cover Hurricane Damage?
Hurricanes can cause significant damage, and if you’re a renter, it’s natural to wonder how this might impact your apartment and what’s in it. After all, your personal belongings matter, and so does your peace of mind. If you’re…
Does Renters Insurance Cover Mold? What to Know If You’re Dealing with a Moldy Apartment
Did you come back to your apartment after a long trip only to find black spots creeping up the walls and a musty smell that won’t go away? Mold can wreck your belongings, affect your health, and lead to many…
What Is a Renters Insurance Deductible?
If you’re a renter and you have renters insurance (or you’re thinking about getting it), you’ve probably come across the term “renters insurance deductible.” What does that phrase mean? Insurance terms may sound like they were made to confuse regular…
Do You Need Renters Insurance? Reasons Landlords Require It and Why You Should Too
If you’re renting your first apartment or simply moving into a new place and you don’t yet have renters insurance, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard about it. Now’s as good a time as any to explore the…
From Location to Credit: How Are Renters Insurance Rates Determined?
Have you ever wondered why your renters insurance costs what it does or why your rate went up recently? There’s a logical explanation for that. These rates are generated by a combination of factors that insurance companies consider when determining…
Does Renters Insurance Have You Covered for Pet Damage?
Your dog just mistook the doorframe for a chew toy, or maybe your cat has turned your blinds into a climbing gym. If you’re a renter, you might look around your apartment and think, “Is this going to cost me…
Does Your Renters Insurance Protect Items in Storage Units?
Renting a storage unit is a go-to move when you’re running out of space or between apartments. But if you’re stashing away items that still matter a lot to you — like your snowboard gear, an antique piece of furniture,…