Tara Seboldt

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Tara Seboldt

Tara Seboldt is a freelance writer who has covered home finance and insurance topics for BobVila.com since August 2022. She’s worked as a financial freelance writer for 5 years. Before writing full time, Tara worked in the financial industry.

Expertise and Experience

Tara started her career as an in-house copywriter at a web design agency. She then moved into the financial planning space where she found a passion for helping people understand their money. In 2018, she became a full-time freelance writer specializing in personal finances and insurance. She and her husband have owned multiple homes, giving her firsthand experience in the process of buying and selling a house.

As a writer, Tara has extensive experience covering homeownership, including the buying process. She especially enjoys writing about first-time homeownership. Her past work helps both new and experienced home buyers secure the best mortgage for their next home. Tara’s work has also helped her become an expert in the area of home insurance. Her insurance-related articles make it easy for homeowners to understand how home insurance works and how to find the right mix of coverage and affordability.

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AUGUST 28, 2023 | MONDAY
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JUNE 30, 2023 | FRIDAY
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JUNE 16, 2023 | FRIDAY
Solved! What Insurance Do I Need as a Contractor?

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JUNE 7, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
Solved! What Type of Insurance Does an RV Need?

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MAY 31, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
Solved! What Is Vacation Liability RV Insurance?

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MAY 5, 2023 | FRIDAY
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Q: At our real estate agent’s suggestion, we bought a home warranty when we purchased our home earlier this year. Today we woke up to a broken hot water heater and a basement full of wate...

APRIL 18, 2023 | TUESDAY
Solved! Does RV Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Q: I just bought an RV and am planning to travel in it full-time. While I’m excited to get on the road, I’m a little worried about what could happen if I’m in an accident that damages my ...

APRIL 14, 2023 | FRIDAY
Solved! What Does RV Insurance Cover?

Q: My husband and I plan to retire next year and want to travel the country in an RV. We know we probably need recreational vehicle insurance but aren’t sure if it works like homeowners i...

APRIL 5, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
The Best Condo Insurance in California of 2023

As a type of homeowners insurance, California condo insurance helps condo owners in the Golden State protect themselves against expensive financial losses resulting from covered incidents...