A home warranty and home insurance both provide peace of mind, but they offer different types of coverage. Find out how they differ and if you need both.

There are many factors that affect the cost of home insurance, including your home's specific features, the state you live in and the company you choose. Certain natural disasters, like floods and ...

If your house goes empty for more than a month or two, you might need special coverage. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

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Homeowners insurance costs increased by nearly 11% between 2021 and 2022 according to private banking firm S&P Global, joining the list of necessary services hit by inflation. Many homeowners will see ...

In 2024, 6.1 million American homeowners skipped home insurance, according to the Consumer Federation of America. Without coverage, they risk paying tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket for ...

Homeowners insurance premiums have risen 24% over the last three years, according to the Consumer Federation of America, and they're expected to increase another 10% by the end of 2025. Climate change ...

When your homeowners insurance policy reaches the end of its term, your carrier may decide not to renew. A nonrenewal notice can be concerning, especially if coverage is required as a condition of ...