Knowing exactly what insurance a new car, new lease, or new home actually requires — and what's optional but worth it.
Every major purchase comes with an insurance decision attached, usually made in a rush at the exact moment you're already overwhelmed with paperwork. This guide is built around those specific moments, not insurance in the abstract.
Inside: what insurance is legally required versus just offered when buying a car, renters insurance basics for a first lease, homeowners insurance essentials when buying property, and avoiding overpriced add-on coverage pushed at the point of sale. A companion to Insurance Basics (L-A-0002), focused on the decision itself rather than how insurance works in general. Available in print (8.5×11, binder-ready) and digital (6×9, phone-optimized) formats.
Knowing exactly what insurance a new car, new lease, or new home actually requires — and what's optional but worth it.
