Why Renters Insurance is a Must-Have

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Your one-stop shop for all things insurance – without the jargon.

💾 Liability vs. Full Coverage – What’s the Difference?

Liability Only
Covers the other person if you mess up. That’s it.
You hit someone = Their stuff is covered.
Your car? On your own. 🤷🏾‍♀️

Comprehensive + Collision Coverage (a.k.a. what lenders require)
Also known as “full coverage” (even though that’s not really a thing). If your car is leased or financed, the bank or dealership is gonna require this combo:

  • Collision (accidents)
  • Comprehensive (theft, weather, fire, etc.)

🏠 Why You Need Renters Insurance

It’s not just for your clothes and couch. Renters insurance covers:

  • Your stuff (in and out the house)
  • Hotel stays if your place is unlivable
  • Liability if someone gets hurt in your spot

💡 Starts around $15/month. That’s less than your DoorDash order.

💍 Jewelry Insurance: Protect That Drip

If your jewelry isn’t listed separately (aka scheduled), your regular renters or homeowners policy probably won’t cover the full value.

  • Covers loss, theft, damage, even mysterious disappearance
  • Pays full replacement value
  • Doesn’t raise your home/renters premium

💎 Keep shining without worrying.

☂️ Umbrella Insurance: The Boss-Level Policy

Umbrella insurance kicks in after your standard coverage runs out. Perfect for:

  • Car accidents with major damage
  • Lawsuits
  • Injuries at your rental property

If you got assets, a side hustle, or kids — this is your grown-folks backup plan.

🔥 Top 3 Insurance Mistakes (and How to Dodge ‘Em)

  1. Thinking the cheapest policy is the best one
    → Cheap coverage = expensive problems later
  2. Not updating your policy after life changes
    → New car? New boo? New zip code? Tell your agent.
  3. Skipping the fine print
    → That “not covered” list? You wanna know what’s on it before something pops off.

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