With homeowners insurance costs now outpacing both inflation and auto insurance rate increases, more people than ever are shopping for new policies. In fact, according to J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Home ...

Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, it comes with major financial responsibilities, including protecting your home with homeowners insurance. While many first-time buyers focus on ...

If you're thinking of breaking up with your insurance provider, you're not alone. The "It's not you, it's me" conversation might actually be warranted when your premium keeps climbing while your ...

Consumers can shop anytime. They don’t have to wait for a renewal period if they decide to switch companies. Start by reading up on the coverage you have and what you pay. The first page or two of the ...

The average cost of homeowners insurance in the U.S. is $2,424 per year for $300,000 in dwelling coverage, according to Bankrate data. Of course, that's just a nationwide average: In states like ...

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As premiums rise sharply, financial planners say homeowners still have levers they can pull – but only if they treat ...

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Daniel Robinson is a writer based in Greenville, N.C. with expertise in auto insurance, loans, warranty options and more. Away from the keyboard, Daniel spends time with his wife and son, plays guitar ...