Home-insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on home insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Looking to Relocate? Plan for Climate Change
buying a home Extreme weather events are on the rise. If you’re moving, make sure your new home is protected from climate change disasters.
By Rivan V. Stinson Last updated
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4 Ways to Lower Home Insurance Premiums in 2025
Learn how to reduce your homeowners insurance premiums with these four effective strategies.
By Jacob Wolinsky Published
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Wait, Why Did My Insurance Premium Increase?!
No one likes it when they get a higher insurance bill, but there is most likely a logical reason for why it's gone up. Let's explore those reasons.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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What Is Insurance Good For? Let Us Count the Ways
You might resent having to pay premiums, but when disaster or just a minor fender-bender happens, you'll be happy you have the financial backup.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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State Farm Seeks Rate Hikes After California Wildfire Losses: What It Means For You
State Farm has requested emergency rate increases of up to 38% in California, citing wildfire-related losses. Here’s what homeowners need to know.
By Carla Ayers Published
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Insurance Bad Faith After Natural Disasters: What to Know
Understanding the basics of insurance claims after catastrophic losses is important, especially if you encounter insurance bad faith. Here's what to do if that happens.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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10 Reasons You Don't Want to Retire in Florida
retirement An overabundance of boomers, critters, sweat and weirdness. Welcome to the dark side of the Sunshine State.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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The Outlook for Home and Auto Insurance in 2025?
Home and auto insurance premiums may not increase as much as in recent years, but the industry remains under pressure.
By Sandra Block Published
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Post-Disaster Financial Planning: How to Protect Your Assets
A financial adviser who knows all about surviving natural disasters recommends ways to mitigate long-term damage to your financial health after a disaster.
By Pam Krueger Published