Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Help! My Car Was Totaled. Should I Repair and Keep Driving It or Buy a New One?
Does it ever make sense to keep a totaled car? Maybe, but you need to consider these factors first.
By Rachael Green
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Rideshare Drivers Could Lose Thousands By Overlooking This
Being a rideshare driver can be a great way to meet people and make money. But overlooking this one thing could cost you thousands.
By Sean Jackson
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These Cities Have the Most Dangerous Drivers — and It Could Cost You
A new list shows the cities where you're most likely to encounter collisions, making them dangerous places to drive. That factor could also raise your insurance costs.
By Sean Jackson
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Surprising Ways to Find Deals on Cars Despite Tariffs
Looking for a new car? Tariffs will make good deals harder to find, so use these expert tricks to get a lower purchase price and keep long-term costs down.
By Nellie S. Huang
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I'm an Insurance Expert: This Is How Your Insurance Protects You While You're on Vacation
Here are three key things to consider about your insurance (auto, property and health) when traveling within the U.S., including coverage for rental cars, personal belongings and medical emergencies.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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My Car Was Stolen — Here’s What I Did and How You Can Protect Yourself
Don’t wait until it happens to you. Learn how to prepare for auto theft, protect your vehicle, and respond quickly if your car is stolen.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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See How Much Auto Tariffs Could Raise Your Car Insurance Rates
President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariff on imported cars and parts made some companies raise prices. See how this impacts the cost of your car insurance.
By Sean Jackson
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Now Is Better Than Ever for Reshopping Car Insurance, According to New Study
The latest J.D. Power study shows that car insurance is a buyer’s market right now, as providers focus on retaining customers.
By Rachael Green
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025 Results
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated brokers, wealth managers, banks and other financial providers. Find out which ones rose to the top.
By Lisa Gerstner
Readers' Choice Awards
