Insurance Articles

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Jan. 16, 2024 | By Brittney Myers

Building a Home Gym? Make Sure Your Homeowners Insurance Covers This

Building a home gym can save over costly gym memberships. But watch out for these insurance gotchas.

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Jan. 14, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

4 Savvy Strategies for Lowering Your Life Insurance Premiums

Life insurance doesn't have to be expensive. Here are a few ways to keep your premiums down.

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Jan. 12, 2024 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

This State Has the Most Expensive Auto Insurance -- Here's Why

There are certain states with much higher insurance costs than others. Here's where you can expect to pay the most, and why that's the case.

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Jan. 12, 2024 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Ranked: Car Insurance Companies With the Best Rates Now

Are you overpaying for auto insurance? Here are the companies with the lowest average policy premium amounts.

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Jan. 12, 2024 | By Kristi Waterworth

I Have 4 Senior Dogs. Here Are My 3 Top Tips for Saving Money on Their Care

My four senior dogs can be a massive challenge, both medically and financially. These are some tricks I use to help keep costs contained.

A smiling parent driving a car with their two kids in the backseat.

Jan. 12, 2024 | By Jamie Matthews

How Reviewing My Auto Insurance Coverage Saved Me Almost $20 per Month

With auto insurance prices climbing, there are lots of suggestions out there for how to lower your premiums. Find out how this writer successfully lowered hers.

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Jan. 12, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

Here's How to Find the Most Affordable Life Insurance Options

Life insurance costs have ballooned recently. Here are some practical steps to bring them back down.

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Jan. 11, 2024 | By Dana George

4 Reasons to Increase Your Life Insurance in 2024

It's easy to postpone dealing with life insurance. However, here are four reasons you should increase the death benefit on your policy this year.

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Jan. 11, 2024 | By Steven Porrello

3 Tips to Combat Rising Car Insurance Costs

Sick of overpaying for car insurance? You're not alone. Find out how to combat rising insurance costs with these three strategies.

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Jan. 11, 2024 | By Cole Tretheway

Telemedicine for Pets: Does Insurance Cover It? Here's What to Know

Telemedicine is the diagnosis and treatment of pets remotely. Find out whether pet insurance can defray the cost.

Man in apparent distress on phone with vehicle in the background.

Jan. 10, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

The Average Negative Equity for a Car Loan Is $6,054. Here's Why

Car expenses have soared recently. Here's what to do if you're underwater on your loan.

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Jan. 8, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

Experts Think the Car Market Will Return to Normal in 2024. Here's What It Means for Buyers

Vehicle inventory levels are expected to return to normal this year, but insurance rates are still up. Read on to learn how this could impact you as a car buyer.

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Jan. 7, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

EVs Are Too Expensive. Here's What Americans Are Buying Instead

The average new EV costs more than $59,000. Hybrids are cheaper and don't come with range anxiety. Here's why else they might be a better choice for you.

Jan. 6, 2024 | By Steven Porrello

3 Habits of Drivers Who Keep Their Insurance Costs Low

Car insurance may not get cheaper in 2024, but drivers could cut their rate with a few good habits. Here are three.

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Jan. 6, 2024 | By Lyle Daly

Do You Need Car Insurance to Rent a Car?

Having sufficient insurance is important any time you drive. Find out if you need to have your own car insurance policy when you rent a car.

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Jan. 6, 2024 | By Chris Neiger

Paying for a Used Car in Cash Wrecked My Finances

Staying away from car debt is great. But not at the expense of siphoning off all of your savings. Here's why one writer regretted a car purchase made in cash.