insurance
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.
How Your Teenagers Will (Literally) Drive You Crazy
September 11, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
They’ll also (literally) drive you into the poor house.
Americans In The Dark About Group Insurance
August 17, 2017 | Joe Pye
They aren’t aware their employers offer insurance for costs unrelated to healthcare.
Nontraditional Employees Don’t Have Benefits
August 11, 2017 | Dori Zinn
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.
We’re Driving Less But Paying More
August 3, 2017 | Dori Zinn
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.
Speeding can Lead to Big Insurance Jumps
July 28, 2017 | Dori Zinn
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.
How Can I Save Major Money On Minor Surgery?
July 26, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
A reader is looking for healthcare savings before she needs a procedure.
Here’s How To Lower Your Homeowners Insurance By Two-Thirds [map]
June 5, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
It’s not as simple as it sounds, but also not as hard as it looks: Raise your credit score.
All the Great Things Trump Did for Me In 100 Days
May 1, 2017 | Brandon Ballenger
No, I’m not joking.
Your Auto Insurance Premiums Are Going Up
March 21, 2017 | Dori Zinn
Depending on where you live, your costs could be up by more than 60 percent.
Need Car Insurance? Your Choice Could Cost You More Than You Think
February 20, 2017 | Dori Zinn
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 Crashes are Up, So Insurance Is Going Up
January 30, 2017 | Dori Zinn
Auto claim frequency and severity are up over the last two years, making insurance companies consider raising the costs of policies and premiums.
Cars with Top Safety Features Don’t Get Better Auto Insurance Rates
November 3, 2016 | Dori Zinn
Traffic fatalities are going down, thanks to smarter cars. But auto insurance rates aren’t going down with them.
6 Things to Know About Insuring Your Pets
November 1, 2016 | Money Talks News
It can be costly, so learn the ropes before you pick a policy.
Don’t Drive an Old Honda in California
August 1, 2016 | Dori Zinn
California has the most stolen cars in the entire nation
Ask The Expert: Why Did My Auto Insurance Go Up After I Got Divorced?
November 11, 2015 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
A reader wants to know if it’s legal for his divorce to affect his rates.
Ask The Expert: Is My Son Crazy For Trying This New Auto Insurance?
September 23, 2015 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
A mother is worried about Big Brother and her son.
126,000 Auto Thefts That Could’ve Been Avoided
April 28, 2015 | Jess Miller
Worried about getting your car stolen? Here’s a brilliant solution: Don’t leave it unlocked. Here’s where people did…
How to stop flooding from wrecking your home and finances
March 17, 2015 | Lulu Ramadan
Melting snow and heavy rain mean your home is at risk of flooding. Here’s how to stay high and dry.
By The Numbers: Auto-Erotic Fascination
February 27, 2015 | Michael Koretzky
This week: Quantifying how much we care about cars.
Americans Don’t Want to Trade Privacy for Cheaper Car Insurance
January 15, 2015 | Brandon Ballenger
Despite saving as much as 30 percent, pay-as-you-drive insurance has a lot more haters than it did a year ago.
Infographic: The 5 Best Alternative Spring Breaks
January 3, 2015 | Lulu Ramadan
Is spring break breaking your bank? Save big and give back with an alternative spring break.
What happens to debt after death?
September 25, 2014 | Brandon Ballenger
A life insurance company wants to remind you some debts don’t get buried when you do.
More people are renting — but skipping rental insurance
September 23, 2014 | Brandon Ballenger
If you own a home, you insure your stuff against fires, theft, and other disasters. But most renters don’t.
Americans are willing to trade their driving data for cheaper insurance
September 12, 2014 | Brandon Ballenger
Programs that track your speed and braking habits are becoming a more popular way to save.
8 myths about renters insurance
September 4, 2014 | Angela Colley
It’s a lot cheaper and covers a lot more than you probably think.
This week’s Debt Report: men, women, tech
July 25, 2014 | Michael Koretzky
Maybe they should call it Wi-Fly. And maybe everything should be priced like chicken, too.
Demystifying job benefits is a group effort
June 23, 2014 | Brandon Ballenger
Employers want low costs and high enrollment. Employees want low costs and clear options. And the human resources department just wants to stay sane.
Would you pay $1,000 to to recover your stolen smartphone?
May 19, 2014 | Michael Koretzky
Or would you risk your personal safety? If so, here are cheaper and safer ways to protect your personal info.
Car insurance myths and facts
May 13, 2014 | Michael Koretzky
What really determines how much you pay for your policy? Probably not what you think.
How to keep your car insurance affordable AFTER an accident
April 2, 2014 | Brandon Ballenger
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.