We recently teamed up with Consumer Reports on an eye-opening project that made us rethink how we evaluate, purchase, and engage with our homeowners insurance policy. This week’s episode is about what we learned.

Here’s what we unpack:

Why homeowners insurance is way more confusing and critical than we thought
What’s driving double-digit rate hikes (even if you’ve never filed a claim)
How your dog, HOA, or even local crime rates affect your premiums
One of the most overlooked parts of your policy that could actually save you
Why checking your mail might be the most important financial task you do this week
How to protect yourself with umbrella policies and avoid common traps

This one’s shorter than usual, because we want you to take action:
→ Read your policy.
→ Shop around.
→ Check out CR’s list of top-rated homeowners insurance companies based on actual customer satisfaction, claim handling, and renewal transparency

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Ep 233: What we learned about Homeowners Insurance from Consumer Reports