As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

What is short-term rental insurance? What is short-term rental insurance? Your standard homeowners insurance does not provide coverage if you rent out your home, which can leave you financially ...

When the unexpected happens — whether fire, hail or human error — renters insurance can provide much-needed stability. But many choose not to purchase coverage ...

After renovations forced Monique Gomez to move out of her Westside apartment, the tenant of four years was surprised to learn she would have to find another company to sell her renters coverage. Her ...

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who specializes in student debt, personal loans, and budgeting. Previously a senior writer for LendingTree and Student ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Whether your renters insurance policy uses replacement cost or actual cash value (ACV) coverage affects your premiums. If your belongings are stolen or damaged, ACV coverage takes into account ...

Some parts of western Washington are getting snow. by By Kevin Brasler, Executive Editor, Checkbook.org You deplane and head to claim your rental car. But before you snag your ride, you face a barrage ...

Consumer Reports helps us all decide if getting the extra protection on a rental car is worth it. You might think your credit card or auto insurance covers you, but that's not the whole story. Here ...

When you rent a car, a customer service rep may try to sell you rental car insurance. Rental insurance may protect you from having to pay if the rental is stolen or damaged. But in some circumstances, ...