When the unthinkable happens, it pays to be prepared. You never imagined a day like this would come. Without warning, the unthinkable happens. A guest or roommate sustains injuries while in your home. In the bustle of the action, it…
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National Consumer Protection Week: Protect yourself year round
March 6-12 is National Consumer Protection Week, so we thought to take a moment and remind renters nationwide to protect themselves as consumers. We’ve compiled a list with tips that make renting a lot less stressful. Learn to avoid rental…
Easy safety tips for electronics
It’s hard to live without electronics. Enjoy them in safety with these simple tips. Electronic fires and other dangers can cause serious damage to your rental. In many cases, these accidents are preventable with the knowledge and application of a…
The superpowers of renters insurance
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…