QUICK TIP: Are you paying for unnecessary car insurance?
Auto insurance is mandated by most states, but how much you actually buy beyond the minimum -- that's up to you.
When Is It Smart to Pay for Car Damage Out of Pocket?
There are plenty of times when an auto accident means you should file an insurance claim, particularly if the costs will be very high. But there are times when it might be more convenient, both in terms of paperwork and costs, to just pay for any repair costs out of pocket. Let’s go over how to determine when it’s smarter to pay for car damage out-of-pocket.
How Can Violations Affect Your Auto Insurance?
Getting a huge fine with the traffic violation is financially straining enough. But your auto insurance can also become suddenly more expensive. Let’s go over how traffic violations can affect your auto insurance and what you can do in the event that this happens to you.
What Affects Car Insurance Rates?
How much you pay for your car insurance isn’t always based on the default price of a plan. Auto insurance providers balance lots of factors when deciding the cost of your deductible and premium amounts before providing you with insurance. Let’s go over the main factors that affect car insurance rates so you know what to expect the next time you negotiate for new auto coverage.
What Do You Do if You Have Been Denied Car Insurance?
Auto insurance is required in the US. But it's very difficult for some people to get car insurance, either because of high-risk factors or a poor driving record. So what you do if you can't get car insurance or if you're denied by your traditional carrier?
Rents jump in most of the country’s biggest cities
It’s getting harder and harder to be a renter, it seems. According to new data, rents are now up in 92 percent of the country’s largest cities.
Where home prices have slowed the most — and one state where prices actually dropped
With the median home price hitting $300,000 for the first time ever last week, choosing your location wisely has never been so important when buying a house. Fortunately, according to new data, there are still a few U.S. locales where home prices are affordable — or even dropping.
Auto Insurance Basics
If you don’t yet have car insurance, odds are you don't yet know what to look for. Alternatively, you might already have an auto insurance provider but feel like you can do better either in terms of rate or coverage. Either way, there's no reason you need to suffer from subpar auto insurance, especially when you pay so much to protect your wallet in the first place.
A Smartwatch Can Really Help You Achieve Your Fitness Goals
The smart watch has been around for a few years now, and there’s no doubt they’re getting smarter by the day. Wearable tech can do some remarkable things these days.
What’s the first step to buying a home?
If you’re asking “What’s the first step to buying a home?” — you’ve probably already made a decision that it’s time to get serious about becoming a homeowner.