Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, it comes with major financial responsibilities, including protecting your home with homeowners insurance. While many first-time buyers focus on ...

Home insurance is a contractual agreement between you and your insurance provider. In exchange for monthly or yearly payments, called premiums, the company provides financial protection for your home ...

In 2024, 6.1 million American homeowners skipped home insurance, according to the Consumer Federation of America. Without coverage, they risk paying tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket for ...

Water damage is one of the most common — and costly — home repairs. Here's what your policy may not protect against.

Water backup coverage can pay for damage to your home if a sewer or drain backs up or a sump pump overflows. A clogged toilet that backs up all over your bathroom. A sump pump breakdown that leaves ...