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Renters Insurance Cost

Renters Insurance Cost: It’s Less Than Your Coffee Habit (And It Protects Your Stuff)

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Home Insurance 101.

Renters Insurance Cost: It’s Less Than Your Coffee Habit (And Protects Your Stuff) Think renters insurance costs an arm and a leg? Not really — think again. For the price of a few fancy coffees each month ($25-$180 depending on your situation), you can protect everything you own. Yes, renters insurance cost sits firmly in the “why haven’t you done this already?”...

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Should I Buy Pet Insurance? A Look at Pros, Cons, and Costs

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Pet Insurance.

Should I Buy Pet Insurance? A Look at Pros, Cons, and Costs Your dog needs emergency surgery. The vet says it’ll cost $4,500. Do you have that money readily available? If not, you’re facing every pet owner’s worst nightmare—choosing between your pet’s health and your financial stability. This scenario is exactly why 1 in 3 pet owners are now asking: “Should I buy...

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Change Your Homeowners Insurance

Your Agent is Betting You Won’t Change Your Homeowners Insurance (Here’s Why They’re Wrong)

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Home Insurance 101.

They’re Betting You Won’t Change Your Homeowners Insurance (Here’s Why They’re Wrong) Want to know a secret that keeps your insurance agent sleeping soundly at night? You won’t change your homeowners insurance even when you hate it. You’ll complain about it, sure. There’s going to be eyes rolling and grumbling about rate increases. But actually pick...

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Make Life Insurance Your First Purchase

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Life Insurance.

Why You Should Make Life Insurance Your First Purchase I remember getting my first real job. Having a steady, good-paying job made me feel grown up. I wasted no time running out to buy a new car. My old bucket just wasn’t going to do it for me any longer. But that wasn’t the best way to invest my new income. Don’t do what I did. I was quickly making all the big financial...

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What is the Best Type of Life Insurance?

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Life Insurance.

What is the Best Type of Life Insurance for Me? You’ve arrived at that time in life when buying life insurance makes since. You’ve done your homework and now understand how life insurance works. In fact, you may have already done the math and determined how much life insurance you’ll need. What is still uncertain is what the best type of life insurance is for you. Shopping...

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How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Life Insurance.

How Much Life Insurance Do I Really Need? t would be great if there was a simple way to determine how much life insurance you need. There just isn’t. The reality is that this question is answered differently for each person. That being said, there are ways help determine the right amount of life insurance. A good place to start this analysis is to think about the financial gap that your...

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How Much Does Life Insurance Cost?

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Life Insurance.

How Much Does Life Insurance Cost? If you’re considering buying life insurance, you may be asking yourself, “How much does life insurance cost?” In reality, life insurance is much more reasonable than you may think. In fact, some life insurance cost estimates suggest a 10-year, $250,000 life insurance policy can be bought as low as $15 to $17 per month for a healthy...

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Cheapest Home Insurance: Are You Sure That’s What You Really Want?

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Home Insurance 101.

Cheapest Home Insurance: Are You Sure That’s What You Really Want? So, you just Googled “cheapest home insurance.” I get it. Your mortgage payment is already sky-high, property taxes keep climbing, and now your home insurance premium is up for renewal at a rate that made you do a double-take. Finding the cheapest option seems like a no-brainer. But let me ask you...

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First Time Home Buyer

The Brutally Honest Guide to Home Insurance for First Time Home Buyers

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Home Insurance 101.

The Brutally Honest Guide to Home Insurance for First-Time Home Buyers First-time home buyers face a minefield of paperwork, decisions, and jargon that would make even a seasoned lawyer’s head spin. And somewhere between the champagne toast for your accepted offer and the moment you get those shiny new keys, you’ll encounter one of the most overlooked yet crucial elements of...

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Home Insurance Cost

Home Insurance Cost: What You’re Really Paying For (And Why It Matters)

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Home Insurance 101.

Home Insurance Cost: What You’re Really Paying For (And Why It Matters) Home insurance cost is the financial elephant in the room that most homeowners acknowledge with a grimace and a sigh before reluctantly writing that check. But understanding what drives those numbers can save you more than just a headache—it might actually save you some serious cash. Let’s face it: nobody...

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