Renter's Insurance, for Affordable Peace of Mind
Posted: May 26, 2026
More than two-thirds of renters are uninsured for fire, natural disaster and burglary. Why do so many people take this unnecessary risk? Some may think that their landlord's insurance will cover any claims, or that only houses are broken into – and not apartments. But the fact is that more apartments are broken into than houses, and apartments also burn. Worse yet, if a fire...
Protect Your Key Fob to Avoid 'Relay Attack' Car Theft
Posted: May 19, 2026
Most new vehicles on the market come with keyless entry systems that use a "smart key" that allows them to lock and unlock their doors, trunk or tailgate and start the car from afar. But while these smart keys have made starting, locking and unlocking your car easier than ever, thieves have figured out a way to commandeer the technology to steal cars. They do...
Seven Ways to Reduce the Cost of Insuring Your Teen Driver
Posted: May 12, 2026
While teenagers react with glee when they get their driver's license, for parents it is a time of angst and the specter of higher insurance premiums. Sticker shock is not uncommon when parents receive that first quote for coverage, but there's a reason for those higher rates. Teen drivers are unproven and due to their lack of experience behind the wheel, insurers try to protect...
Bills Would Help Homeowners Harden Homes, Reduce Wildfire Risk
Posted: May 5, 2026
California lawmakers are advancing a package of wildfire-focused legislation aimed at helping homeowners better protect their properties while stabilizing a strained homeowner's insurance market. The effort follows years of destructive fires and insurer pullbacks that have left many residents struggling to find or afford coverage. The legislation recognizes that reducing wildfire risk at both the property and community level is one of the most effective...
Should You Install Electronic Door Locks?
Posted: April 28, 2026
As our lives get more high-tech, one feature of your home may one day go the way of the typewriter: your house key. From fingerprint sensors to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-enabled systems, keyless entry products are rapidly transforming the way Americans secure their homes. These keyless systems may not be for everyone, particularly anyone that's not comfortable with technology. However, if you are tech-savvy these keyless...