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As the back-to-school season draws near, retail stores are buzzing with shoppers eager to stash up on school supplies and new housing accessories. Total back-to-school and back-to-college spending combined will reach $72.5 billion this year, according to a new report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Although the economic conditions have visibly improved in […]
Shocker: you and your neighbor are paying different rates for renters insurance. You both live on the same side of town, in the same community, in the same sized unit. What gives? There are quite a few factors that determine your renters insurance rate. Where are you living? Where you live affects your insurance rate. […]
Two weekends ago my house was struck by lightning. Luckily, we were unharmed, but many of the electrical appliances suffered from the massive voltage. I am a renter who had to pay for the replacements and this is why I can’t stress enough the importance of renter’s insurance. Storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes have become common […]
Moving to a new apartment? You’ve happened upon the perfect occasion to take an inventory of your stuff. You might ask: Why would I want to do that? Well, the answer is simple. If your apartment burned down tomorrow, would you be able to replace everything you owned? Would you even know what you owned? […]
Learn three great reasons to invest in renters insurance from renters just like you! With all of the hiccups that life may throw your way, a safety net definitely comes in handy. Renters insurance provides a safety net for tenants. Meet three renters whose insurance policies came to the rescue when they needed it most. […]
You thought you got off easy by locating an apartment community that doesn’t require renters insurance. Truth is, you’re better off with it than without it, especially if you own a pet. When you’re looking down into the beautiful hazel eyes of your pit bull puppy Mischief, I hope you realize that little fuzz ball is […]
With summer in full swing, you may be thinking about your next vacation rather than the necessity of renters insurance. Summer, however, is the perfect time to invest in coverage. Enjoy visitors, travel and summer weather with the financial safety net that renters insurance provides. DIY Gone Awry Renters love to save cash. If you […]
If you have decided to get renters insurance, the next step is to determine exactly how much coverage you need. Everyone has different needs: property value is important, but you also need to find a premium amount that you are comfortable paying. Here are some tips to help find the right amount of coverage for […]
Wouldn’t you sleep better at night knowing that your belongings are protected? For around the cost of a once-a-month pizza delivery you could save yourself a world of trouble if disaster strikes. Renters insurance can help you in a number of ways. It provides coverage should your possessions get stolen or damaged in your rental […]
As summer gracefully rolls in, it’s time for a vacation. Whether your family’s idea of vacation heaven is a sunny day at the beach, a cross country road trip adventure or some gorgeous moments on a hiking trail, we could all use some rest and relaxation right about now. Just be careful not to overlook […]
