Certain types of car insurance are required by almost all states, and many additional options are usually available. Rates are determined by the coverage and deductibles you choose, your car, ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

Every driver knows how car insurance works. Whenever you get a new vehicle, you need to have it insured to legally drive it on the road in 49 of the 50 U.S. states besides New Hampshire. Insurance ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

In the wake of Hurricane Ida, which destroyed hundreds of thousands of cars, drivers likely turned to their auto insurers for help. But minimally insured drivers might be surprised to… In the wake of ...

Car-repair insurance might come in handy to repair or replace vehicle parts, but it’s not widely available ...

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What is a car insurance deductible, and how does it work? If you have ever shopped for auto insurance, you have likely come across the word “deductible” in your policy options. For many drivers, it is ...