Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 3, 2017

How We Saved in February. 1) When was the last time you comparison shopped for insurance? A cold call from a local family owned insurance business in February resulted in us saving $200 a year with our homeowners insurance and $600 a year with our business’ building insurance for the same coverage.

February 100

February 2017 Insurance Homeowner Insurance 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

“Monthly payment” shows the estimated monthly payment, including principal and interest, property taxes and homeowners insurance. “Compare loan types” gives a side-by-side view of the monthly payments and total interest paid for three loans.

Calculators 52

Calculators Homeowner Insurance Debt Property Taxes 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The mortgage payment calculator can give you a reality check on how much you can expect to pay each month, especially when considering all the costs, including taxes, insurance and private mortgage insurance. Monthly mortgage payments can go up Property taxes or homeowners insurance premiums rise.

Calculators 52

Calculators Taxes Property Taxes Homeowner Insurance 52

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. We’ve maintained this reputation for over four decades by demystifying the financial decision-making process and giving people confidence in which actions to take next. Spinnaker Insurance Company underwrites Hippo home insurance policies.

Insurance 40

Insurance Homeowner Insurance Discount Home 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

I’m going to be spending the next few weeks giving my family’s finances a good spring cleaning. This simple yet effective list has eased my stress and saved me time. When was the last time you shopped around for homeowners or auto insurance? Bills to review this spring: homeowners insurance.

Finance 130

Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Do you go into panic mode when your car insurance bill arrives? Does your property tax bill give you anxiety? Our homeowners insurance and property taxes are not tied in with our mortgage so we receive those bills and are responsible for paying them instead of the bank that owns the mortgage. That used to be me.

Finance 100

Finance Property Taxes Organic Organization 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each payment includes a combination of principal and interest, as well as property taxes, and, if needed, mortgage insurance. Homeowners insurance may be included, or the homeowner may pay the insurer directly.) Lenders will have a base rate that takes the big stuff into account and gives them some profit.

Re-use 52

Re-use Economy Homeowner Insurance Insurance 52