Home Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on home insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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5 DIY Home Security Upgrades That Lower Insurance CostsBoost home security with these five DIY upgrades — some may even qualify for a home insurance discount.
By Paige Cerulli
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What Can You Do When Your Neighbor's Tree Is a Danger?Some neighbors are jerks, but you don't have to be. Here's how to create a paper trail when asking a neighbor to deal with a tree that's a safety hazard.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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What Is the 80% Rule in Home Insurance?Make sure your home isn't underinsured by following the 80% rule in home insurance. Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig
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Is There a Downside to Switching Your Insurance Frequently?You keep finding lower rates every time you shop for insurance. Is there any reason not to take the better deal?
By Rachael Green
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Why Your Home Insurance Might Not Protect You If Someone Else Lives ThereLetting a relative stay in a second home or inherited property can quietly change your insurance coverage and leave you exposed to costly liability claims.
By Paige Cerulli
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These 8 States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2026If you live in one of these eight states, you're probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green
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14 States with the Cheapest Home Insurance in 2026Homeowners in these 14 states pay at least $1,100 less than the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green
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An Unexpected Way Your Insurance Can Get More ExpensiveHow insurers are using aerial imagery to assess homes, the backlash from policyholders and how state regulators are trying to rein in the practice.
By Choncé Maddox
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How to Cut Your Auto and Home Insurance Bills This YearProtecting your car and home with insurance is getting a lot more costly. Use these tips to minimize the pain of rising premiums.
By David Rodeck
