Items filtered by date: January 2020

Updated January 31, 2020 at 4:15 p.m.

Protect Your Most Valuable Belongings

If you own your home (or have a renters policy), you might be surprised to learn that your standard homeowner's insurance policy doesn't cover the total loss of your most expensive possessions. Most homeowners' policies offer limited coverage for personal items such as jewelry, musical instruments, sporting equipment, cameras, and computers.

Standard Homeowners Insurance Does Not Fully Cover Expensive Jewelry & Valuable Items

Standard homeowners and renters insurance policies include coverage for personal possessions such as jewelry, but many policies limit the dollar amount for theft of valuable items. When jewelry is lost or damaged due to theft or fire, it may not be covered — many times it's excluded. Homeowners' policies generally have a $1,000 or $1,500 maximum coverage amount for jewelry loss due to theft. Therefore, when jewelry valued at $3,000 is stolen from your home and you only have a $1,000 limit, you’d only receive $1,000 of the $3000 needed to replace those items.

Many people choose to exercise at workout facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, and health clubs. In 2016, the total number of gym memberships in the U.S. was 57.25 million in over 36,000 facilities. While the increased physical activity is a good thing, people often overlook the dangers found at such facilities. In fact, for many people, the gym may be the most dangerous environment they visit on a regular basis. Many people performing exertive movements in close proximity using heavy, free-moving equipment can be a recipe for disaster. To ensure you only end up sore from your workout, here are some gym safety tips to follow.