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Finding the right deductible can help you fit this coverage into your budget.

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Selecting the right one keeps your share of the costs affordable and can even lower your tax bill.

Here are four strategies to help you pick a homeowners insurance deductible amount.

In that case, you might want a lower deductible than someone less likely to have claims.

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But having thousands in savings could make a higher deductible affordable.

A higher deductible should lower your homeowners insurance rate, and a lower deductible likely will increase your rate.

Consider requesting quotes from homeowners insurance companies and exploring their rates based on different deductible options.

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At the same time, check for discounts that could make even a low-deductible policy more affordable.

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