07.19.23 Homeowners Insurance Reset / Credit Bureau Complaints and Your Good Name

Homeowners insurance is getting more difficult to get or keep, even in states beyond FL & CA. Clark explains industry challenges and what homeowners can do about this growing problem. Also - What you don’t know can hurt you. Recent CFPB data show complaints against the credit bureaus roughly doubled in one year, highlighting the importance of being vigilant about your credit report accuracy.

• Homeowners Insurance Reset: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Credit Bureau Complaints: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show

• Axios: Uninsurable America: Climate change hits the insurance industry
• Multifamily industry grapples with surging insurance costs in wake of climate risks
• Why insurance companies are pulling out of California and Florida, and how to fix some of the underlying problems — The Conversation
• Force-Placed Insurance Definition
• When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance?
• Homeowners Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
• How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
• Welcome to Bluebird
• A Simple Way To Help Your Kid Build Credit
• Should You Make Your Child an Authorized User on Your Credit Card?
• What Is a Secured Credit Card and How Does It Work?
• How To Get a Free Credit Report
• How To Dispute an Error on Your Credit Report and Win
• Changes to Credit Reports
• Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips
• How To Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion
• Best 529 College Savings Plans By State

Clark.com resources

• Episode transcripts
• Community.Clark.com
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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