Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...

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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 ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Anthony Battle is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He earned the Chartered ...

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Inflation, climate change and other factors have combined to push up premiums for homeowners insurance — with broad implications for consumers and the economy.

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 ...

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Homeowners insurance often excludes coverage for floods, earthquakes, mold, wear and tear, and intentional damage. Review ...

Home warranties and homeowners insurance cover different types of problems. A home warranty covers wear and tear, while home insurance pays for issues caused by things such as fire or storms.