There are plenty of reasons why renters insurance is a smart move, and you probably know most of them, but did you know that you can actually take more from your renters insurance other than claims for fire incidents and…
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A little maintenance now, fewer problems later
Maintenance. It’s one little word that seems to require a lot of our time and effort. For that, we tend to avoid regular maintenance on the things that matter most. For renters, that simply isn’t an option. As a renter,…
Should you insure your pet?
We all love our pets. Often a beloved dog or cat becomes as much a part of our family as a child or close relative. And when pets age, suffer accidents or start to have health problems, bills and emotions…
Smart and easy rental upgrades
Even though rental living is common these days, we tend to assume there isn’t much we can do in a space that’s not our forever home. However, there are things that as renters we can invest in to break from…
The first renter’s essential checklist
So you’re about to move in to your first apartment. While you’re already pretty independent if you’ve decided to move into your own place, there’s a myriad of small, but essential things that you won’t think of, but which will…
Financial goals for the New Year
It’s a new day, it’s a new year, and this is your life. If you are still working on your resolutions for 2016, it’s not too late to create some smart financial goals for the months to come.
The subleasing lowdown
There are plenty reasons as to why you might need to leave town at some point in your life. A nice, long vacation, a job opportunity that arises before your lease term is up, or a few month of traveling…
Gradually, renters insurance gains ground
The Insurance Information Institute released a new report—PulsePoints: Home and Auto Insurance— that reflects the knowledge homeowners, renters, and drivers have about insurance versus what they should know about insurance policies. Even though the most prized investment for the majority…
Be green and clean this holiday season
Reading the media you might think that our kitchens are about to kill us. Salmonella, E. coli, a large variety of germs—there’s all sorts of nastiness lurking around the cooking area, waiting to attack. This image alone is enough to…
Host family and friends in style this winter
Wonderful winter with its cold temperatures is the season of visits, and social gatherings that mostly take place indoors; teas and coffees, wines and dines, games and movies, there are plenty of indoor activities that we can organize at our…