home insurance

Insurance isn't meant for the little hassles in life, but for the big events that can derail you financially. "Insurance is meant to protect against the really big stuff that rains down upon you," insurance agent Alan Canton tells WalletPop. But even Canton, and a handful of other insurance...

Regular WalletPop readers know by now how important their credit score is when it comes to taking out a loan for a house, car or home-improvement project. But even the financially savvy might not be aware of all the other ways that credit scores -- and credit reports -- can affect them day to...

October heralds the onset of fall, bringing burnished leaves and cooler temperatures. It also is the beginning of fire season in Southern California and other parts of the Southwest (although fire season seems to be a year-round event now). Insurance experts say this is the time to take an...

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has ordered Traveler's Insurance to stop airing what it considers to be a deceptive ad or face legal action. The AG says the ad is misleading because it gives viewers the impression they should purchase additional car insurance or risk losing their home because...

When consumers buy insurance, they are guided by a "well, you never know philosophy." That, according to experts, is a huge mistake. Saving money can be as easy as making a phone call. "The number one way people waste money is simply not asking for all the credits that they could," says Bill...

Are you a hoarder? If so, your homeowner's insurance could be canceled or your rates could be raised. Often, insurers don't know if you like to hoard because they don't inspect the home on the inside at the time the insurance is written. They just take pictures of the outside of the property and,...

Kiplinger.com, the website of Kiplinger's Personal Finance, recently published a round-up of ways you can lower your insurance costs. While some are spot-on, others could actually cost you more under certain circumstances. Here's a look at their advice. We've spotlighted five solid tips as well as...

Rapper 50 Cent (real name Curtis Jackson) lost his home on Long Island Friday morning to a suspicious fire that a firefighter says engulfed the house unusually quickly, which could mean accelerants were involved. 50 Cent bought the house in January of last year for $1.4 million, and has been...