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Full Data: Drivers Can Save an Average of $859 a Year by Comparing Car Insurance Rates

Jeffrey Chu
Nov. 10, 2015

NerdWallet analyzed rates across the U.S. and found that the average driver could save $859 a year by comparing car insurance quotes. The table below shows the average lowest cost per…

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Life Insurance Is No Accident: the Odds of Dying While Biking, Flying or at Home

Jeffrey Chu
Oct. 27, 2015

Your home is your castle, a place where you’re safe from the dangers of the world. Or so you think. The odds of dying in an accident at home —…

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The Most and Least Expensive Places for Car Insurance in North Carolina

The Most and Least Expensive Places for Car Insurance in North Carolina

Jeffrey Chu
Sept. 29, 2015

Whether you drive in Raleigh or downtown Charlotte, you may be wasting up to 40 hours sitting in traffic delays each year, according to a study by the Texas A&M…

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Financial Stability in California: Rising Costs and Falling Income Signal Need for More Life Insurance

Financial Stability in California: Rising Costs and Falling Income Signal Need for More Life Insurance

Jeffrey Chu
Sept. 28, 2015

Everyone wants to be financially prepared for the future, but shifts in the economic landscape make it challenging for many Californians to come out ahead. A NerdWallet study found that,…

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Financial Stability in Arizona: Rising Costs Signal Need for More Life Insurance

Financial Stability in Arizona: Rising Costs Signal Need for More Life Insurance

Jeffrey Chu
Sept. 21, 2015

Smart Arizona families make it a priority to plan for the future, especially when it comes to their finances. But the rising cost of living may mean that many aren’t as…

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Financial Stability in Florida Rising Costs Signal the Need for More Life Insurance

Financial Stability in Florida: Rising Costs Signal Need for More Life Insurance

Jeffrey Chu
Aug. 17, 2015

Preparing for the future should be a priority for most families. However, changes in Florida’s economic landscape mean preparations that families have already undertaken might not be enough. NerdWallet found…

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Car Insurance for Popular Cars: Most and Least Expensive Vehicles in Big Cities

Jeffrey Chu
July 20, 2015

If you own a car, you almost always need to buy car insurance — and you know that it can leave a serious dent in your wallet. The size of…

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Connecticut’s Worst Commutes: More Gas, Higher Insurance and Wasted Time

Jeffrey Chu
June 29, 2015

Commuting can be a pain. And like many other drivers, Connecticut workers are finding themselves spending time in traffic. According to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, drivers in Bridgeport and…

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Twin Cities’ Worst Commutes: More Gas, Higher Insurance and Wasted Time

Jeffrey Chu
June 29, 2015

When you’re stuck in Twin Cities traffic, your commute is actually costing you much more than time. The average Minnesota car insurance rate for metro area drivers is $1,252, which…

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Where Do People Pay the Most, Least for Homeowners, Health, Auto and Life Insurance

Where do People Pay the Most and Least for Homeowners, Health, Auto and Life Insurance?

Jeffrey Chu
June 22, 2015

Accidents happen, which is why Americans spend trillions each year on insurance. But protecting the things you care about — whether it’s your family, health, home or car — doesn’t…

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