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Rising temperatures, crowded pools and that smell of grilled hamburgers wafting through your neighborhood can mean only one thing – summer is really here. Unfortunately, summer's arrival means that severe weather could be on the horizon. But we’re not talking here about your typical afternoon thu...
06/10/2015
Most consumers looking for home insurance start with the same question: How much will it cost? The answer, almost always, should be pretty simple. 'It depends.' Because the premiums you'll be charged depend greatly on several factors, including the location and age of the house, how close it is t...
05/19/2015
Home insurance can sometimes be an afterthought, especially for a first-time buyer who has just found the home of his or her dreams. Most of those buyers might not even think about the need for insurance – until their mortgage lender demands insurance before closing on the loan. That can lead to ...
05/13/2015
One thing about insurance: You shouldn't get it and forget it. Instead, you should revisit your policies covering your home, auto, business and more at least every year. Why? One reason to look at your home business insurance is the best reason of all – you might not need to spend as much money f...
04/24/2015
Buying a fixer-upper house can be a grand romantic gesture. In the best case, you get a home with history and character. But some buyers find that history and character turn into old age and problems. Before you sign the closing documents, make sure you've fully investigated the fixer-upper and t...
04/16/2015
Weather professionals will tell you that tornado season in this country runs from March through July. But folks who live in Tornado Alley – that area of the central U.S.  that includes Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and other states – know that things really crank up ...
03/26/2015
Owning a home translates into some pretty sweet federal income tax breaks – deducting mortgage interest makes a huge difference for most people. So home insurance should make for some great deductions, too, right? While you'd certainly think so, that's not the case. But there can be some tax bene...
03/17/2015
Oftentimes, even homeowners that are familiar with the benefits of home insurance policies don't always know how to use them. Case in point: claims. People purchase home insurance to protect what in most cases is their largest investment from perils such as fire, wind, hail and theft. When one of...
02/19/2015
Breakups are hard, especially when it’s your insurance carrier that calls it quits. But very rarely do providers sever ties without some justification.    Still, getting dumped by your provider could happen. Here are some of the reasons why it could happen to you:   •   Failing to pay your premiu...
02/17/2015
Need new services for your home? Maybe it's because you're moving, or maybe you're tired of your existing service provider, or maybe you want to save money. Regardless of the reason, it’s time to do some shopping. But where do you start? What do you look for in each provider? What do you need? Co...
01/23/2015
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