10 Things Your Insurance Won't Cover


Updated 10/27/11 12:20 AM · Posted by Bundle · 0 comments

Things That Insurance Won't Cover

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! You're a good grownup. You have health insurance, life insurance, car insurance, and homeowner's insurance. Life can throw anything your way, and you'll be covered! Well, not anything. Each of the insurance plans that you pay premiums for every month have caveats and asterisks and fine print. Here are ten surprising things that you Read more

7 Insurance Policies You Can Live Without


Updated 03/16/12 4:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Insurance Policies That Aren't Worth It

It's always better to be safe than sorry, and insurance policies can sure make you feel well protected. However, buying your peace of mind can be quite expensive, so you want to make sure that you're spending money on the right insurance policies. Here are insurance policies you should consider forgoing: Pet insurance: If you total the medical costs incurred in a pet's lifetime versus the cost Read more

Renters Insurance: to Do or Not to Do?


Updated 03/16/12 4:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Know Before Buying Renters Insurance

Unforeseen events occur when you are least expecting them, such as when my toilet cracked into two pieces while I was away at work. Water gushed all over my closet and into my downstairs neighbor's unit, and we both ended up with some ruined expensive items. While my landlord paid for the toilet to be replaced and my neighbor's ceiling to be fixed, she urged us to buy renters insurance so that Read more

Suze Orman Reveals the Most Important Thing in Life


Updated 07/22/11 1:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Suze Orman Advice on Health

You can be wealthy beyond your wildest dreams, but money can't buy you health. Your physical and mental well-being is the most important thing in life, according to Suze Orman. The money expert says: "In most cases, your health goes down the drain when you have wealth problems. You don't go to a doctor because you don't have the money. You don't eat the right food because you don't have money. Read more

Do You Have Renters Insurance?


Updated 06/13/11 3:22 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Is Renters Insurance Worth It?

Although I've never had anything happen to me in my home that would warrant using my renters insurance (knock on wood), I think that my low-cost investment is quite valuable. If disaster strikes, my possessions will be protected, which the landlords insurance won't cover. The average renters insurance costs between $15 and $30 monthly, according to the National Association of Insurance Read more

Applying Makeup While Driving Can Raise Your Insurance Rates


Updated 06/09/11 9:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Applying Makeup While Driving Can Raise Your Insurance Rates

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! It’s not that insurance companies are sexist. Or that they expect all of their female customers to go barefaced and disheveled. But if you use your commute as makeup application time, you’re a crash risk. In fact, applying makeup is actually more dangerous than dialing a cell phone–it’s the fifth likeliest task to Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: Should I Get Ring Insurance Now or Wait?


Updated 05/25/11 1:17 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 8 comments

Pros and Cons of Engagement Ring Insurance

Your special wedding season Ask Savvy questions will be answered by SavvySugar and a very savvy bride. Submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, I just got engaged to the love of my life and I'm ecstatic! My ring is blinging and I adore it. It's everything I've ever hoped for and I never want to take it off. My best friend is hounding me to get ring insurance, but I'm worried Read more

Rent Cars From Strangers to Save Money


Updated 02/04/11 2:36 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing Services

Introducing . . . another new wave of startups that will help you save on car rentals. Bay area companies like Getaround, RelayRides, and Spride Share, are providing a cheaper zipcar-like alternative, according to the New York Times. However, instead of renting cars from a company, you'll be able to get your car from an individual who has decided to rent his car out. This online peer-to-peer Read more

Toxic Shocked! Pets in Peril From These 5 Poisons


Updated 08/12/10 5:46 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

Household Items That Cause Pet Poisoning

There's safety in numbers but these stats are more on the shocking side! Veterinary Pet Insurance received nearly 20,000 pet poisoning claims from 2005 to 2009 — do you know what type topped the list? I've covered each and every one in the past so refresh your memory on the dangers when starting this slideshow! Read more