Green Homeowner’s Insurance?   Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company – the nation’s first provider of green insurance for commercial buildings – will launch green insurance for homeowners starting this summer.   This is the first-ever admitted green insurance available to homeowners in the United States. Setting a new standard, Fireman’s Fund is offering this innovative product […]

Is Anywhere Totally Safe from Disasters?   This is a question worth answering no matter where you live. People in some parts of the country are highly susceptible to hurricanes, while others face virtually no risk from them. Some live with the risk of earthquakes, others do not.   Recent flooding that swamped parts of […]

Homeowner’s Insurance: Ways to Save Money   Insurance may be necessary, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. Our money reporter Stacy Johnson is constantly giving us ways to save money. Today he explores how to do it when it comes to your homeowner’s insurance. (Video runs 1:18)   If you have a comment or […]

Hurricane Season: Make Sure You’re Covered   Hurricane season is upon us once more, which means greater potential for flooding and/or flood damage to your home.  It doesn’t matter where you live, flooding can occur almost anywhere.  If you live along the coast or near a body of water, particularly, protection against and preparation for […]

Homeowner’s Insurance: When NOT to File a Claim   In some cases, filing a claim against your homeowner’s insurance is just not worth it. In addition to getting socked with higher premiums, you could find it harder to get coverage later.   The big question is, when should make an insurance claim, and when is […]

Renter’s Insurance: Why You Need It   So you’re renting a house or condominium, and think the owner of the property has insurance, why would you need any?   The homeowner’s property insurance policy that covers the physical dwelling you live in does not cover your possessions inside of the building.  A renter’s insurance policy […]

Remodeling Your Insurance After Remodeling Your Home   The benefits of renovating your home make the expense an intelligent investment, but protecting that investment is paramount.  That’s why you should consider remodeling your homeowners insurance as well.   Renovations often result in homeowners insurance coverage shortfalls in two areas: dwelling protection—which involves structural improvements to […]

Term Life Insurance for New Homeowners   Buying term life insurance for your family is a great gift that you can offer them by allowing them to continue to live in your beautiful new home, even if you should happen to pass away unexpectedly before the mortgage is paid off.   Buying a home can […]

Eliminating PMI   You have to insure your home. But do you really have to insure that mortgage too? It’s called private mortgage insurance, and according to money expert Stacy Johnson, for many people, it’s expensive and unnecessary.  Watch the short video (1:24) and tell us what you think.     Leave us your comment […]

Saving Money on Homeowner Insurance   Insurance may be necessary, but it doesn’t have to be expensive.  Stacy Johnson brings you a way to save on homeowner’s insurance.     If you have any questions about how to save money on your homeowner’s insurance, leave your question below by clicking on the comment link.  Your Email Address, […]