Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Your Post-Accident Survival Guide, From an Insurance ExpertAfter a car accident, stay calm and document everything to preserve the facts. Remember: You don't have to solve the problem — that's why you have insurance.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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How to Switch Car InsuranceSwitching car insurance companies could save you hundreds. Learn when and how to make the switch to maximize savings and avoid hidden fees.
By Daniel Bortz
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How to Cut Your Auto and Home Insurance Bills This YearProtecting your car and home with insurance is getting a lot more costly. Use these tips to minimize the pain of rising premiums.
By David Rodeck
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Does Your Car Insurer Need to Know All Your Kids? Michigan Cases Raise QuestionWho you list on your policy matters more than most drivers realize, especially when it comes to who lives in your home.
By Paige Cerulli
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Is Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Better Than an Extended Car Warranty?More insurers are starting to offer mechanical breakdown insurance to new car owners. What is it and should you buy it?
By Rachael Green
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My car is 10 years old. Should I drop to minimum coverage on my car insurance?Reducing your car insurance to minimum coverage could save you thousands on premiums. But when is it worth the risk?
By Rachael Green
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How Do Car Insurance Deductibles Work?Setting the best deductible for car insurance is key to getting the right coverage at the right price. But first, you need to know how it works.
By Karon Warren
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What Types of Car Insurance Do You Need?These 11 types of car insurance can help cover everything from minor repairs to buying a new car. But which types do you really need?
By Sean Jackson
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Why Delaying an Insurance Claim Could Cost YouThe longer you wait to file an insurance claim, the bigger the problem could get — and the more leverage you're giving your insurer to deny it.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
