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7 articles on tips.
Home inventory·
How Often Should You Update Your Home Inventory?
A home inventory only protects you if it is reasonably current. Here are the simple triggers for updating it, and how to keep it fresh without it becoming a chore.
Insurance claims·
How to Value Jewellery, Art, and Watches for Insurance
Specialist items are where guessing hurts most. Here is when a professional valuation is worth the cost, what it involves, and how to document valuables properly.
Home inventory·
What People Always Forget in a Home Inventory
The big items are easy to remember. The forgotten ones are where underinsurance comes from. Here is the long tail of belongings people leave out.
Insurance claims·
Why Serial Numbers and Receipts Matter for Insurance Claims
A serial number is one of the hardest pieces of evidence to dispute. Here is why receipts and serial numbers strengthen a claim, and which items are worth recording.
Underinsurance·
Why We Always Underestimate What We Own
Ask anyone what their belongings are worth and they will guess low. There is a predictable psychology behind it, and knowing it is the first step to getting the number right.
Home inventory·
Photo vs Video vs Spreadsheet: The Best Way to Document Your Home
There are three common ways to make a home inventory. Most people abandon two of them. Here is an honest comparison of each, and which one actually gets finished.
Home inventory·
How to Do a Home Inventory Without Losing Your Mind
You've been meaning to do this for years. Here is how to actually get it done, with practical tips that work whatever method you choose.