Home is where the heart is -- and it's probably your most valuable possession. Making sure you can replace it is crucial part of your financial plan.After you've saved for and purchased your home, protecting it is a major step. In this chapter, we'll show you how to find a good insurance carrier and what needs to be covered in the policy. You'll find information about condo and apartment insurance as well. Beyond basic homeowners insurance, you might need to be protected against a disaster, such as a flood or tornado, or you may have high-value items like artwork that require special coverage. Whatever you need, you'll find it here.What you can expect to learn from this chapter:Understanding your home insurance policy Knowing what's covered by your home insurance before you need it is essential. Here's a plain-language guide to the typical policy.Make sure you're completely protected Are you insured against a flood? A tornado? Sometimes you need a special rider for disasters and high-value items. We show you what to look for. advertisementRelated Links:Taxation of disability insurance claims6 ways to protect your home from floodingWhat is hazard insurance? And do I need it?Related Articles:Women and life insuranceMyths about 'Obamacare'Life insurance rules
Home is where the heart is -- and it's probably your most valuable possession. Making sure you can replace it is crucial part of your financial plan.
After you've saved for and purchased your home, protecting it is a major step. In this chapter, we'll show you how to find a good insurance carrier and what needs to be covered in the policy. You'll find information about condo and apartment insurance as well. Beyond basic homeowners insurance, you might need to be protected against a disaster, such as a flood or tornado, or you may have high-value items like artwork that require special coverage. Whatever you need, you'll find it here.
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