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How to lower your homeowners insurance bill, and still stay covered
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Home insurance costs are rising. Supply chain issues due to the pandemic, labor shortages in the construction industry, rising inflation, and increasing natural Read more
Opinion: Florida’s insurance rates have almost doubled over five years, yet insurance companies are still losing money — and the reason is more insidious than hurricanes
Hurricane risk might seem like the obvious problem, but there is a more insidious driver in this financial train wreck. Finance professor Shahid Hamid, who directs the Laboratory for Insurance at Read more
These are the most — and least — vulnerable housing markets if the U.S. heads into a recession
With interest rates on a 30-year mortgage topping 6%, the housing market is under pressure. Some cites are feeling the brunt more than others. If a major downturn hits the Read more
Insurer reports rise in fraudulent claims as inflation spikes
Britons are increasingly turning to fraud to cope with the cost of living crisis, according to one of Europe’s biggest insurers. Zurich U.K. reported a 25% jump in bogus insurance Read more
If you lost everything, would you remember all of your items? How to make a home inventory.
This is reprinted by permission from . Imagine that all your belongings are destroyed in a house fire. Thankfully, you have insurance. But to file a claim and get reimbursed, Read more
The pros and cons of using buy now, pay later for travel expenses
. Buy now, pay later services are an increasingly popular way to purchase products online. These services often target young shoppers through social networks and promote the ability to purchase Read more