How to cut the cost of home insurance
Home insurance policies are becoming increasingly expensive, but there are several ways you can keep costs down.
Ruth Jackson-Kirby
I'm a freelance journalist with 18 years of experience writing for national newspapers, magazines and websites. I specialise in personal finance covering savings, investments, pensions, property and anything else that could affect your wealth.
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