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Loyalty Doesn’t Pay: Why Your Car Insurance Keeps Going Up
You’ve been a good customer, now your premium is creeping up. Here’s why loyalty might be costing you on car insurance.
By Paige Cerulli
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When an Extended Car Warranty is Worth It — and When it's Not
Got 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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Nine Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance
Seniors tend to pay more for car insurance, but these discounts and strategies can help you keep rates down.
By Rachael Green
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More Than 1 Million Toyota, Lexus and Subaru Vehicles Recalled for Camera Issue. Is Your Vehicle Affected?
A software glitch in the Panoramic View Monitor system causes blank or frozen rear-camera images, triggering a massive recall of 2022-26 models.
By Choncé Maddox
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Are You an Auto Theft Target? Discover the Clues
Thieves seized more than 850,000 cars last year. See which models, states and behaviors draw the eyes of opportunists.
By Sean Jackson
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You Retired and Stopped Commuting. How Do You Lower Car Insurance Costs Now?
Retiring usually means cutting out that daily commute which could make you less risky to insure. Does that mean your car insurance costs will drop? Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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Is Your Car Model Driving Up Your Insurance Premium?
Car insurance rates vary by make and model. Find out if your car is raising or lowering your premium.
By Rachael Green
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Ford Recalls 115,500 Vehicles for Steering Defect: What Owners Should Know
Ford is recalling more than 115,500 U.S. vehicles over a steering column issue that can lead to loss of control. Learn which models are affected and what to do next.
By Choncé Maddox
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Get the Best Car Deal in Retirement: Here's the Trick
Planning on shopping for a new car this Labor Day weekend? Here’s how to haggle for a better price, even though you're retired.
By Donna Fuscaldo
