Protect Yourself and Your Home from Flooding

By: Gwen Moran

Published: September 7, 2011

Few places in the country are considered free from flooding, so protect your home and family.

Flood Insurance: What You Need to Know

By: Gwen Moran

Published: April 29, 2010

Flooding risks, as well as the value of your home and your possessions, help determine whether the cost of flood insurance is worth it.

Homeowners Insurance: Is Mold Covered?

By: Gwen Moran

Published: April 15, 2010

Whether mold is covered by homeowners insurance often comes down to the source of moisture and the wording of a policy.

What´s Covered by Umbrella Insurance?

By: Richard Koreto

Published: January 29, 2010

Homeowners can better guard against liability claims by knowing what´s covered by umbrella insurance and what isn´t.

Umbrella Insurance and Homeowner Liability

By: Richard Koreto

Published: January 27, 2010

Umbrella insurance offers added homeowner liability protection that kicks in after homeowners insurance reaches its coverage limits.

Create a Home Inventory for Insurance

By: Gwen Moran

Published: December 23, 2009

Create a home inventory before disaster strikes to make filing an insurance claim a smoother process.

Compile a Home Inventory with the Right Tools

By: Gwen Moran

Published: December 23, 2009

A home inventory of your belongings for insurance purposes is a relatively inexpensive way to make any future claims go smoother.

What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Flood

By: Gwen Moran

Published: September 30, 2009

After flood waters subside, document, work with your insurer, and clean up safely.

Improve Your Insurance Score

By: By: Mariwyn Evans

Published: September 11, 2009

Paying all of your bills on time is one good way to improve your insurance score—and, in turn, lower your homeowners insurance premiums.

The Right Disaster Insurance for Your Region

By: Gwen Moran

Published: September 7, 2009

The region in which you live dictates what kind of disaster insurance you might need to protect your home from Mother Nature's wrath.

Your CLUE Insurance Report Matters

By: By: Mariwyn Evans

Published: August 28, 2009

Your CLUE insurance report keeps your homeowners insurance claims alive for seven years—and that could cost you on your premiums.

How to Correct Your CLUE Insurance Report

By: By: Mariwyn Evans

Published: August 28, 2009

An error in your CLUE insurance report can increase your homeowners insurance premium or even prevent you from getting coverage at all.

How to Correct Your CLUE Insurance Report

By: By: Mariwyn Evans

Published: August 28, 2009

An error in your CLUE insurance report can increase your homeowners insurance premium or even prevent you from getting coverage at all.

Homeowners Insurance: To Claim or Not to Claim?

By: G. M. Filisko

Published: August 28, 2009

The answer to that question will go a long way toward determining whether your homeowners insurance will ultimately cost you more or even get canceled.

Homeowners Insurance: Time for an Annual Check-Up

By: G. M. Filisko

Published: August 28, 2009

An annual check-up on your homeowners insurance can result in a healthier policy and a healthier pocketbook.

Homeowners Insurance: Are You Over or Underinsured?

By: G. M. Filisko

Published: August 28, 2009

Paying for more homeowners insurance than you need is a waste of money, but it can prove even more costly to get caught without enough coverage.

Insuring Against Natural Disasters

By: Gwen Moran

Published: August 28, 2009

Your homeowners insurance covers many of life's disasters, just not some natural disasters like earthquakes and floods, so consider supplemental policies.