David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...

Your home is more than just your largest purchase, it's the center of your life. So, making sure it's insured should be a priority. After a catastrophe, having homeowners insurance — and the right ...

Q: I recently had a pipe burst in my home, causing all kinds of damage to the drywall, ceiling, and floor. I’m trying to determine how to go about getting it repaired. In general, does homeowners ...

Your second home is a valuable asset. Whether you keep it exclusively for private use or rent it out for revenue, ensuring your second is important. Standard home insurance policies only cover one ...

Insurance provides financial protection by covering risks like accidents, health issues, or property loss, helping ...

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, ...

Homeowners insurance coverage is a must if you have a mortgage loan, and it’s strongly advised even if you don’t. It covers damage to your property from a wide range of sudden and accidental events, ...

With extreme weather events increasing in recent years, homeowners insurance companies have raised premiums or stopped offering coverage completely. Many of the policyholders hit with nonrenewal or ...