Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Does My Car Insurance Cover Rental Cars?Is it safe to decline the extra coverage car rental companies offer you when booking? Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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USAA Giving Out $1 Billion in Refund Checks and Discounts: Are You Getting One?Florida drivers could soon see discounted premiums and cash refunds from USAA. Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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Luxury & Exotic Car Insurance: How to Get the Best Coverage for LessLearn what luxury and exotic car insurance covers and how to compare policies.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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10 Things You Need To Know About Hurricane Insurance ClaimsBecoming a Homeowner Hurricane damage? Know what your insurance will and won't cover to make the most of your policy if you need to file a claim.
By Rachael Green
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When an Extended Car Warranty is Worth It — and When it's NotGot the "we're trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty" call? Here's what you need to know before buying.
By Rachael Green
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Should You Get Home or Car Insurance Through Costco?Costco car and home insurance policies offer many perks for Costco members, including discounts and extra coverage options for more protection.
By Paige Cerulli
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The Best Thing About Having Insurance? Not Needing to Use ItAn insurance policy isn't a lottery ticket — it's a contract that acts as a backstop against disaster, which is why the best claim is the one you never have.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Don't Get Ripped Off by an Extended-Warranty Auto ContractRead the contract first (and have it reviewed by a mechanic). Some third-party providers are selling coverage that might not be all that it's claimed to be.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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You May Be Overcharged for Home and Car Insurance, Study Says. Here's What to Do About It.Insurance companies are charging $150 billion more than they should be for home and car insurance every year, according to a new study.
By Rachael Green
