https://www.cbsnews.com/ Insurance Awareness From CBSNews.com Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:44:27 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/whats-umbrella-insurance-and-why-do-you-need-it-1/ CBS News contributor Mellody Hobson explains how this coverage can protect parts of your life not covered by basic policies. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:34:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/06/4a7fb9ac-824b-450f-bda3-30928cce5a8c/thumbnail/60x60/c6d06bf9a38e0a02f5e3d35cf2a1a116/0702-farmers-umbrella-replacement-mov-428479-640x360.jpg 9085ce81-c7b2-494a-a3d5-5b0253c2f71d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/whats-floater-insurance-and-why-do-you-need-it/ CBS Contributor Mellody Hobson explains how floater insurance works and why you would add it to your homeowners policy. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:20:28 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/05/32263808-9bd1-48ab-ba10-f572faffb474/thumbnail/60x60/868dbf09402c636eca6dda09b7286312/0702-floaters-417176-640x360.jpg d52e95b1-d385-4c3a-83a9-28ddbd56814d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-news-highlights-charleston-shootings-ny-manhunt-for-murderers-shark-attacks/ Top Stories: Charleston shootings; NY manhunt for murderers; shark attacks; CIA drone kills al-Qaeda leader; Berkeley balcony collapse kills six. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:10:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/05/745423ac-3361-4193-a5fc-511ab97d609c/thumbnail/60x60/81be766b902074bd2c72bee28c66cae9/0619-weekinreview2-409436-640x360.jpg 1f10bd1a-6110-4da4-92bc-30e2a8e4be32 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/is-life-insurance-right-for-you/ Many people just assume they need life insurance, but that is not always the case. CBS contributor Mellody Hobson weighs life insurance options so you can best protect your family, your finances, and yourself. Sun, 04 Apr 2021 03:26:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/04/9cce472f-0686-4ae1-a4be-bac0371db54c/thumbnail/60x60/dc65207986fac4ba695e53614be48fd4/mellodystill-life051415-397361-640x360.jpg 52d5d2fb-aa5c-40fe-87e9-8245905ea030 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-you-need-to-know-about-liability-insurance/ Auto and homeowners insurance often have liability coverage built in, but it's usually not enough. CBS contributor Mellody Hobson explains what you need to know about liability insurance. Sat, 03 Apr 2021 20:09:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/04/360dedf6-56f4-4408-bf87-64184d9a0db4/thumbnail/60x60/2012b2fa52492a4b64274371820223cf/mellodystill-liability2-051415v2-394589-640x360.jpg 7ae35cc1-8afb-4dfa-9c4b-91da7ce887f0 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/get-ready-for-lift-off/ Need a loan? With the Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates later this year, CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari explains why now is the time to borrow. Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:03:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/03/6950c56a-fd2d-4fe8-ac54-7a148740fd09/thumbnail/60x60/166afe6310777fbbf61f8ca9b467d109/anthony051515-393466-640x360.jpg fd6dbd44-9036-44bc-a49a-3cad3ec09ed7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-you-need-to-know-about-homeowners-insurance-1/ Many people think home insurance is straightforward, but there are key choices you need to make. CBS contributor, Mellody Hobson, tells us what to watch for so that you don't leave gaps in your insurance coverage. Sat, 03 Apr 2021 05:52:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/03/ba586eda-4d22-417a-bf9c-a67f65f1c964/thumbnail/60x60/c03154601d71753e8eb0a1a624849aea/mellodyhome-thomas-mxf-still001-387818-640x360.jpg b406492a-dc5a-4820-b092-ac91b099e9b9