Discover what homeowners insurance typically covers and what it doesn't cover, like flooding or earthquakes. Ensure that your home is fully protected.

How mortgage protection insurance works, what it costs, and when it’s actually useful in a financial plan.

Home insurance is an ongoing cost tied to homeownership. Most Americans can't avoid it — mortgage lenders require coverage before closing a loan — and this type of coverage is typically imperative ...

A home warranty and home insurance both provide peace of mind, but they offer different types of coverage. Find out how they differ and if you need both.

Home warranties cover repairs for systems and appliances from normal wear and tear, while home insurance covers damage from events like fire or theft. Home insurance is typically required by mortgage ...

Meredith Dietz is Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northeastern University, where she graduated as valedictorian of her college.

As premiums rise sharply, financial planners say homeowners still have levers they can pull – but only if they treat insurance as an active financial decision, not a passive bill. Home insurance ...

Homeowners insurance and earthquake coverage: Which states offer protection? Earthquake damage is not covered by a standard homeowners insurance policy in the United States. Instead, earthquake ...

What is Lemonade? Lemonade is a US-based ‘insuretech’ company that offers home insurance in the UK. It promises a different ...