Moving in is an exciting time! You finally have a space of your own and with it new freedom and responsibilities. But there’s a lot to think about during this time. You have to consider your budget, which belongings will come with you to your new place, and what you’ll need to buy for your […]
What Being in an Apartment Fire Taught Me About Renters Insurance
Around 2:35 p.m., Monday, August 27th, my apartment caught on fire. In the space of approximately 35 seconds, I gathered a few possessions in a laundry hamper as reddish-orange smoke curled through the window, and ran. The fire had started spontaneously in the next-door neighbor’s electrical system. Since buildings are packed tight in San Francisco, […]