Home Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on home insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Deck the Halls with Hazards: How Festive Fails Can Fatten Your Insurance FeesHaving people over this holiday season? Before opening the door to guests, here are some perils to prepare for in advance.
By Sean Jackson
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Retirees, Protect Your Savings With Umbrella Insuranceretirement You may not realize you don’t have enough liability coverage until something catastrophic happens.
By Rachael Green
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Shutdown Freezes Federal Flood Insurance, Impacting Homeowners and BuyersFEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is unavailable for new customers, increased coverage or renewals during the government shutdown.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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How to Protect Your Home From Keyless Break-insWhile smart locks enhance home security, skilled intruders may bypass them. Here's how to strengthen your defenses.
By Sean Jackson
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Do You Need Home Insurance?Home insurance is required by most mortgage lenders. But if your home is paid off, does it make financial sense to drop coverage?
By Rachael Green
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Seven Reasons Your Home Insurance Costs Are SurgingHome insurance costs are skyrocketing, with specific factors driving the surge. Here's how to whittle down your premium.
By Daniel Bortz
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Everyone Needs to Prepare for Earthquakes, Even if You Don't Live Near a Fault LineHere are my tips for what to do before, during and after an earthquake. The more prepared you are, the more you'll be able to keep your wits about you if it happens.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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I'm an Insurance Expert: This Is Exactly Why Your Insurance Rates Are Soaring (and What You Can Do)A dramatic rise in the frequency and cost of severe weather and wildfires means you need to prepare, prepare, prepare — no matter where you live — for higher premiums.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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10 Things You Need To Know About Hurricane Insurance ClaimsBecoming a Homeowner Hurricane damage? Know what your insurance will and won't cover to make the most of your policy if you need to file a claim.
By Rachael Green
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