Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. It comes as no surprise that if you plan on purchasing a house, you’ll ...

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Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive due to climate change, but you might save money by switching insurers rather than simply renewing your policy You may be shocked by how much it costs to ...

The average annual rate for homeowners insurance increased by nearly 20% between 2021 and 2023, according to Insurify. Auto insurance premiums are up 16.5% in the last year, according to the Bureau of ...

Home insurance prices jumped 19%, or on average of $273 per policy, last year. The two main reasons are rising costs for homebuilding and repairs, and the weather. The states with the highest home ...

Rajeev Dhir is a writer with 10+ years of experience as a journalist with a background in broadcast, print, and digital newsrooms. Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images Home insurance is a critical tool ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Paul Hennesy/Anadolu via Getty ...

Jay Schleicher has seen his fair share of insurance claims during his career as an agent. Like when a renter fluffed a blanket and tore down a ceiling sprinkler, flooding their townhome unit with ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, mortgages, investing and home renovations. Most people hate moving. So it says a lot about how expensive—and hard to come by—home ...

Protecting your car and home with insurance is getting a lot more costly. Use these tips to minimize the pain of rising ...