Maddy Scheckel

2 weeks ago | financebuzz.com | Maddy Scheckel |Laura Ratliff

If you're reading this article, you likely already have a smart retirement strategy by investing in a 401(k). But market fluctuations may have you second-guessing yourself. Like Peter Lynch, the former manager of Fidelity's Magellan Fund, once said, "The real key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them." This means standing by your convictions and remembering why you invested in stocks in the first place.

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Paul Kim |Alani Asis |Maddy Scheckel |Henry Blodget

Your landlord's insurance policy will not cover your personal possessions. Peathegee Inc/Getty Images Updated 2025-04-03T20:25:45Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Renters insurance (HO-4) covers your unit's contents, liability, and living expenses if your home is inhabitable.

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Alani Asis |Maddy Scheckel |Paul Kim

Renters insurance is cheap because it doesn't cover the building exterior, just the possessions in your unit. svetikd/Getty Images Updated 2025-03-31T21:37:19Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . The average renters insurance (HO-4) policy costs $170 annually or $14 monthly.

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Alani Asis |Maddy Scheckel |Paul Kim

Empty home insurance is especially useful when you're selling a house you've already moved out of. 10'000 Hours/Getty Images Updated 2025-03-31T21:32:56Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? .

3 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Maddy Scheckel |Paul Kim

Home warranties can cost anywhere from $350 to $700 annually. Viktor Cvetkovic/Getty Images Updated 2025-03-31T21:26:16Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . A home warranty protects appliances, systems like heat and plumbing, in your home.