Cost of Saving

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Home insurance

One year of cover. A 1 in 100 chance of a loss of $150,000.

You are paying for peace of mind

It costs $300 more than it returns on average. What you are buying is not having to face a $150,000 bill.

You pay$1,800for certain
You get back$1,500on average: 1% of $150,000
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How this answer was worked out

You pay$1,800
Chance x payout1% x $150,000 = $1,500
Back per $1 paid$0.83
Break-even chance$1,800 / $150,000 = 1.2%
Costs more than it returns by$300

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