Car Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on car insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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9 Types of Insurance You Don't Need
Financial Planning If you're paying for these types of insurance, you may be wasting your money. Here's what you need to know.
By David Rodeck
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The 1-Month Rule for Setting Your Car Insurance Deductible
The ideal car insurance deductible balances risk and savings. Here's how to find it.
By Rachael Green
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Your Post-Accident Survival Guide, From an Insurance Expert
After 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 Insurance
Switching 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 Year
Protecting 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 Question
Who 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
