Current BLS statistics show the average American family spends about 11% of the household income on insurance costs… and that’s not even including health insurance through an employer. Private insurance costs for everything from your car to your home can easily increase to cause problems for your budget. We help you comparison shop so you can save only monthly insurance costs.
It’s no longer in the headlines, but it’s still in our heads.
They analyze data to see who will or won’t shop around after they increase prices.
Some Medicare users can’t afford the necessary treatment, so they opt out.
There are important — and weird situations — some homeowners insurance policies cover.
It’s a seller’s market and buyers are struggling.
There are a few ways to cut back on spending hidden in your policy.
Parents tell kids to do as they say, not as they do when it comes to money.
The headlines scream DANGER, but I see an upside.
Despite the financial and personal catastrophe, Americans don’t have an emergency plan.
They stress about having enough money for medical costs in retirement like the rest of us.
Technology has made getting vital information easier and faster, but many Americans aren’t taking advantage of it — even as their lives depend on it.
The family members who take care of them suffer financially, too.
We’ll be destitute if a pipe bursts, or an appliance breaks.
It’s not just home prices that are high, insurance and taxes are up, too.
Protecting your jewelry, electronics and other expensive gifts from the holidays will save you money.
Having the same insurance provider for your homeowners insurance and your auto insurance could save you a few hundred dollars a year.
When you drive more, it means you are at more of a risk to get into an accident than those who drive less.
They complain about the cost, then do nothing to lower it.
They’ll also (literally) drive you into the poor house.
They aren’t aware their employers offer insurance for costs unrelated to healthcare.
One in four Americans are part-time workers or independent contractors, yet don’t have the same benefits — like health insurance or a retirement plan — like their traditional-working peers.
Three years ago, 8.5 percent of drivers were letting companies track their driving habits. Now, that number is at 6 percent. You can save on insurance without letting companies track your driving.
Most drivers know that DUIs will make their insurance rates go up, but many may not know that minor driving infractions, like speeding and careless driving, will make your insurance premiums go up, too.
It’s not as simple as it sounds, but also not as hard as it looks: Raise your credit score.
Depending on where you live, your costs could be up by more than 60 percent.
How much are you paying for your new car? Is it worth it? Turns out you should factor in a few more things to determine the true cost of that new car.
Auto claim frequency and severity are up over the last two years, making insurance companies consider raising the costs of policies and premiums.
Traffic fatalities are going down, thanks to smarter cars. But auto insurance rates aren’t going down with them.
California has the most stolen cars in the entire nation
Melting snow and heavy rain mean your home is at risk of flooding. Here’s how to stay high and dry.
Despite saving as much as 30 percent, pay-as-you-drive insurance has a lot more haters than it did a year ago.
A life insurance company wants to remind you some debts don’t get buried when you do.
If you own a home, you insure your stuff against fires, theft, and other disasters. But most renters don’t.
Programs that track your speed and braking habits are becoming a more popular way to save.
It’s a lot cheaper and covers a lot more than you probably think.
Car insurance claims may fix your car, but wreck your finances. On average, a single collision or injury claim can raise rates more than 40 percent. Here’s what to do about it.
