Money Saving Tips On Car & Home Insurance, plus Budgeting for Conventions and Hobbies @ Comic Con

Get budgeting tips for conventions and hobbies straight from New York Comic Con, then learn about money saving strategies for car and home insurance. 01:20 This Week in Your Money: Having just returned from New York Comic Con, host Sean Pyles discusses what he learned about budgeting for conventions, hobbies and cosplay outfits. He also shares an interview with Kayden Phoenix, a Los Angeles-based comic book writer known for her Latina superheroes. Kayden shares her experiences attending Comic Con and other conventions, including the costs associated with attending such events and how she has managed to minimize expenses for her business. Following their interview, Sean highlights the strong sense of community and shares his overall impressions of the event. 13:17 Today’s Money Question: Insurance Nerd Ryan Brady joins Sean to help answer a listener’s question about car and home insurance, breaking down important elements to consider, what different coverages mean and how to save money. He first explains the different types of car insurance, including liability insurance, comprehensive and collision insurance, and uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. He and Sean also discuss how to save money on car insurance by shopping around, asking about discounts, and raising deductibles. Ryan then moves on to home insurance and explains the different types of coverage, including dwelling coverage, personal property insurance, personal liability coverage, and loss of use coverage. He discusses the importance of insuring your home and the risks of not having insurance or being underinsured. The Nerds also provide tips for shopping for home insurance, such as comparing quotes and considering the coverage limits.  In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: car insurance, home insurance, New York Comic Con, Kayden Phoenix, Latina superheroes, cosplay culture, dwelling coverage, personal property insurance, loss of use coverage, climate-related risks, insurance literacy, car insurance types, liability insurance, collision insurance, comprehensive coverage, uninsured motorist coverage, underinsured motorist coverage, insurance deductibles, cheap car insurance, insurance agents, insurance brokers, insurance discounts, raising insurance deductibles, being overinsured or underinsured, traffic accidents, and insurance claims. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected]. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. If you’re looking for an app to track all your money in one place, then check out the free NerdWallet app: https://nerdwallet.com/app  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices