Alex Carver is a writer and researcher based in Charlotte, N.C. A contributor to major news websites such as Automoblog and USA Today, she’s written content in sectors such as insurance, warranties, ...

Once a year, you should document the condition and value of your possessions to ensure you get full coverage if needed. So it’s kind of amazing that only 47% of homeowners have prepared a personal ...

Imagine that your home is destroyed in a fire. As you start the process to rebuild your life, a hard reality settles in: Your insurance coverage falls short of replacing your lost personal property.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South ...

Personal property is a standard coverage on a homeowners insurance policy. It covers belongings like furniture and clothing, paying up to a certain limit if they are stolen or damaged by a covered ...