Buying Homeowners Insurance? Ask These 4 Questions First
Purchasing insurance may not be as fun as choosing new furniture and paint colors, but it’s a critical part of the homebuying process. Your homeowners insurance policy is a financial…
Sarah Schlichter
Sarah is an insurance writer at NerdWallet. Her work has appeared in The Associated Press and The Washington Post, among other outlets. Email: [email protected].
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The Best Cheap Renters Insurance in Texas
Everything’s bigger in Texas, or so the saying goes, and unfortunately, that may include your renters insurance rates. The average cost of renters insurance in Texas is higher than the…
The Best Cheap Renters Insurance in Florida
Living in Florida has its perks — beaches, sunshine and never having to shovel your car out of the snow — but renters should also be prepared for the perils…
Allstate Homeowners Insurance Review
With its competitive rates, wide range of coverage options and robust mobile app, Allstate home insurance is worth considering. You can get a quote online or talk to a local…
What Is Renters Liability Insurance, and Do You Need It?
Few people expect to be the target of a lawsuit, but if it ever happens to you, it could cost you dearly. The median award for personal injury lawsuits was…
Surprising Things Renters Insurance Covers — And Leaves Out
Insurance is designed to offer peace of mind, but there’s a reason your policy has all that fine print: You might not have the coverage you expect. Like any other…
The Best Cheap Renters Insurance
Renters insurance is one of the most affordable types of insurance — it costs only about $168 a year, on average — and if you shop around, you might be…
The Average Renters Insurance Cost
The average renters insurance cost in the U.S. is $168 per year, or about $14 per month, according to NerdWallet’s latest rate analysis. This estimate is based on a policy…
Allstate Renters Insurance Review
Allstate renters insurance is a solid offering from one of the largest insurers in the U.S., covering the basics as well as a few useful extras. You can get an…
Progressive Renters Insurance Review
Progressive renters insurance policies come either from an affiliate, Progressive Home, or from a third-party company called Homesite. If you need a renters policy for your home or apartment and…
