Home Insurance
Storm Insurance
How to prepare your home and finances from summer storms.
How to Get Insurance Companies to Pay Your Claims
When your company drags its feet, use these tactics to help you claim your cash.
Check Your Insurance Coverage Before Remodeling
You don't want to find yourself underinsured halfway through a major home-improvement project.
Find Out How Insurers Handle Claims
When choosing an insurance company, check its complaint record to see if other consumers are unhappy with its claims process.
Protect Your Home and Finances from Spring Storms
Find out which damages are covered under your homeowners insurance policy -- and how to fill the gaps.
Buy Umbrella Liability Insurance to Cover Your Assets
Add an umbrella policy, which starts at $1 million of coverage, to protect against lawsuits.
Reshop Your Insurance in 2012
You can lower your premiums by switching insurers, raising your deductibles or taking advantage of discounts.
5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances
Take some time to get your money matters in order with these tips.
Why You Should Have Umbrella Liability Insurance
This inexpensive coverage can protect property owners from lawsuits.
Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less
You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.
Quick Fixes for Your Financial Tasks
You can tackle plenty of money matters in just a few minutes. Here's how.
What Happens if a Satellite Hits Your House?
Find out whether insurance covers damage caused by falling debris.
Why You Need Renters Insurance
Your stuff isn't protected by your landlord's policy, so make sure you have the coverage you need.
Fall and Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
15 things for you (or the handyman) to tackle before winter sets in.
Hurricane Damage? You Might Qualify for Tax Breaks
When insurance is tapped out -- or not there -- Uncle Sam offers help to those hit by storms.
After the Storms
Homeowners in parts of the Southeast will likely see the largest increases in insurance rates.
Homeowners Insurance Rates Are Headed Higher
Storm damage will hike premiums, but homeowners can get a break.
8 Steps to Help Get Your Hurricane Claim Paid Quickly
Don't damage your ability to file a claim as you patch things up.
What Disasters Does Your Homeowners Policy Cover?
Advice on the types of home insurance coverage you should sign up for to ensure your protected during an earthquake or hurricane.
Protect Your Property and Finances Against Hurricanes
Take these steps before a storm strikes and know how to make your insurer pay if there's damage.
Make Sure You're Covered if an Earthquake Strikes
Standard homeowners policies won't pay for damage due to earthquakes. Find out how to fill the holes in your coverage.
10 Costliest Catastrophes in the U.S.
Recall with us the ten costliest catastrophes in the U.S., with our guidance on how to best protect yourself against similar losses.
Insurance Coverage for Your College Student
Find out whether your homeowner's policy will cover your child's stuff while he is at school and what to do about car insurance while he's gone.
Home Insurance Rates Likely to Rise in Storm-Prone Areas
Homeowners in the South and Midwest may have to pay more for coverage as a result of this year's wild weather.
The Basics of Buying Homeowners Insurance
If you're purchasing your first home, here's what you need to know about getting the right coverage to protect it.
How to Prepare for a Hurricane
Follow these steps to protect your home and property from storms.
Protect Your Home and Finances Against Floods
Make sure you have flood coverage, and check into government programs that help residents in federally declared disaster areas cover uninsured losses.
Purge Your Tax Files
Kimberly Lankford tells how long to hold on to tax records and suggests good uses for a refund.
Speed up the Claims Process After a Tornado Strikes
Follow these seven steps to get paid quickly by your homeowners insurance company.
What Does Homeowners Insurance Really Cover?
Consider buying special coverage for certain valuables.
How to Prepare for an Emergency
Follow these five steps now so you'll be ready if disaster strikes.
Make Sure Your Valentine's Jewels Are Insured
You may need to purchase a floater because most homeowners policies provide limited coverage.
Save Money on Homeowners Insurance
Rather than reducing your coverage to lower costs, try these moves.
10 Reasons Your Insurance May Need a Checkup
If you answer yes to any of these questions, you need to make changes to your coverage.
The 12 Best Ask Kims of the Year
Kimberly Lankford picks her favorite columns of 2010.
Protect Your Home for the Winter
Follow these simple steps to avoid cold-weather insurance claims.
The Best List 2010
We choose standouts in stocks, funds, credit cards, travel, tech, cars and more.
Best Personal Finance Resources
See our picks for the best financial books, legal advice online and more.
Be Prepared for an Emergency
Follow these seven steps to protect yourself and your finances if disaster strikes.
Financial Storm Shelter
An umbrella policy is a cheap way to protect your assets from devastating lawsuits.
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