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March 14, 2024 | By Kailey Hagen

Should You Change Car Insurance Providers Right After an Accident?

A car accident has a huge effect on auto insurance premiums. Here's what drivers need to know about the best time to shop for new coverage.
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March 10, 2024 | By Emma Newbery

​​3 Ways to Make the Most of EV Tax Credits

If you're buying an electric vehicle, a $7,500 tax credit can make a big difference. Find out how to make sure you can claim the full amount.
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March 7, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

This Is How Much The Average American Pays for Auto Insurance

Americans shell out $3,017 on average for car insurance each year. Read on to find out how to spend less.
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March 6, 2024 | By Emma Newbery

3 Shocking Stats About Rising Auto Insurance Rates

Higher repair costs, an uptick in climate events, and other factors are pushing up insurance costs. Find out what you can do to cut your auto insurance bill.
A couple looking worried about money, with a laptop and bills.
March 6, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

The Fastest Way to Reduce Your Auto Insurance Premiums

Auto insurance is one of the costliest parts of owning a car. Discover how you could quickly lower your rates and make your policy more affordable.
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March 5, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

7 Reasons Why Your Auto Insurance Is So Expensive

There are a lot of factors pushing car insurance higher. Read on to find out what you can do to make your own premiums cheaper.
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March 4, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

Don't Fall for These 4 Auto Insurance Traps

Some car insurance mistakes could put you at serious financial risk. Learn about common auto insurance traps so you know what to avoid.
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March 4, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

Car Insurance Rates Are Rising Faster Than Inflation. Here's What You Can Do About It

Car insurance prices rose six times faster than inflation last year. Read on to find practical ways to bring your insurance costs back down.
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March 4, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

Millennials Are More Likely to Make This Smart Move With Their Auto Insurance

Car insurance premiums have been on the rise. Learn about the smart way that some drivers, millennials in particular, are keeping their costs down.
Man taking photos of damage to a vehicle.
March 4, 2024 | By Natasha Etzel

How I Got the Insurance Company to Pay Me $750 More When My Car Was Totaled

If your car is totaled in an accident, a settlement payment can help cover the cost of a replacement car. Here's how one writer got the insurer to pay more.
Woman with dog about to charge her electric car.
March 2, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

The 5 Little-Known Perks of Owning a Hybrid Car Over an EV

Consumers are ramping up their hybrid purchases. Read on for a few reasons why consumers are choosing them over EVs.
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March 2, 2024 | By Steven Porrello

Here's How I Pay Only $60 a Month for Car Insurance

As gas prices go down, car insurance prices go up. Read on to learn how this author saves a ton on car insurance.
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Feb. 28, 2024 | By Emma Newbery

Why Hybrids Are Sometimes the Smarter Financial Choice Over EVs

Hybrids often cost less up front than EVs and don't depreciate as quickly. Find out what costs to consider when buying a new car.
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Feb. 28, 2024 | By Kailey Hagen

Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Shopping for Auto Insurance

The auto insurer a driver chooses has a huge effect on how much they pay. Avoid these five costly mistakes to keep premiums affordable.
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Feb. 26, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

Over Half of All Drivers Miss Out on This Easy Insurance Savings Opportunity

There's a simple and underused way to save on car insurance. Discover what it is and why you should do it regularly.
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Feb. 25, 2024 | By Emma Newbery

​​​​Ranked: 5 States With the Strictest Car Insurance Laws

Delaware, Mississippi, and Hawaii have some of the harshest penalties for driving without insurance. Learn more about driving uninsured and alternatives.
Man in apparent distress on phone with vehicle in the background.
Feb. 25, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

The Most Common Misunderstandings About Car Insurance Rules

Insurance policies are notoriously difficult to understand. Read on to find out about three car insurance policies that are easily misunderstood.
A salesman handing over the keys to a new car.
Feb. 23, 2024 | By Emma Newbery

The Fastest Growing Trends in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Hybrid vehicle sales surged last year, overtaking electric vehicles in market share. Learn all about the latest trends and how they might impact consumers.
Couple shakes hand with a car salesman near a vehicle for sale.
Feb. 19, 2024 | By Dana George

Here's Why I'm Not Buying a New Car in 2024, Even Though Experts Say It's a Good Time to Buy

According to experts, this may be the best year to buy a car since 2019. Here's why one writer says they won't be among the new owners.
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Feb. 18, 2024 | By Dana George

Should You Buy a New Car in 2024?

Car buying has been a challenge for several years. Keep reading to learn how 2024 is expected to be different.
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Feb. 15, 2024 | By Kailey Hagen

5 Surprising Stats About Car Insurance Requirements in the U.S.

Most drivers need car insurance to drive legally, but rules vary across the U.S. Here are some of the most surprising facts about state-minimum coverage.
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Feb. 14, 2024 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

4 Expensive Car Insurance Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

There are right ways and wrong ways to save money on your car insurance. Learn what to do -- and what not to do.
Person connecting their EV to power source while looking at cellphone
Feb. 14, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

Don't Ignore These 5 Big Costs of Electric Vehicles

Owning an EV may not be the best thing for your bank account. Here are the most significant costs electric vehicle owners face.
A person driving a car down a sunny road with a dog in the passenger seat.
Feb. 14, 2024 | By Emma Newbery

Don't Have Auto Insurance? Here Are Some Alternatives

A shocking 33 million U.S. drivers don't have car insurance. Find out what steps to take if you can't afford your auto insurance costs.
Woman in cold weather accesories driving a vehicle through snowy landscape.
Feb. 13, 2024 | By Ashley Maready

I Gave Up a Saturday in Exchange for Cheaper Car Insurance -- and You Should, Too

Sometimes, spending a little time can save you money -- and you can learn something in the process. Discover an option for lowering car insurance premiums.