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

John Kuo
Jan. 20, 2015

If you live in Greater Miami, your commute could come with 50 hours of delays each year. In addition to time spent in transit, commuters face significant financial costs, namely…

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The True Cost of Speeding in Hawaii After Insurance Increases

John Kuo
Dec. 1, 2014

For its residents, Hawaii is a paradise—but even in paradise there are consequences for breaking the law. If you’re given a Hawaii speeding ticket, you’ll not only pay your fine,…

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True Cost of Speeding in Kansas after Insurance Increases

John Kuo
Nov. 16, 2014

Speeding in Kansas can be a costly violation, but the resulting car insurance increases will lighten drivers’ wallets even more than the tickets themselves. After a minor speeding ticket, drivers…

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

John Kuo
Nov. 2, 2014

Drivers in Greater Boston waste 53 hours each year in traffic. But who faces the costliest commutes, and where do commuters find cheap car insurance?

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Who Offers the Most Car Insurance Discounts?

John Kuo
Oct. 31, 2014

Car insurance can be expensive, but there are ways you can cut down on your monthly premium by finding a discount. The best car insurance companies offer discounts for a variety…

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

John Kuo
Oct. 21, 2014

Insurance costs, gas prices and congestion vary in Chicagoland. This article analyzes the worst suburbs for drivers.

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Can I Avoid Car and Insurance Costs by Using Lyft and Uber?

John Kuo
Oct. 14, 2014

Can you avoid gas, insurance and car costs by exclusively using Uber and Lyft? NerdWallet crunched the costs of ridesharing versus owning a car and driving in cities across the U.S. to find out.

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

John Kuo
Sept. 30, 2014

Los Angeles is often ranked as the worst American city for drivers. Drivers there spend an average of 90 hours a year in traffic delays, which can lead to expenses…

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True Cost of a Speeding Ticket in California After Insurance Increases

John Kuo
Sept. 30, 2014

At first, getting a speeding ticket in California doesn’t seem so bad. After all, it’s only a base fine of $35 for going 15 mph over the limit. But after adding…

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True Cost of a Speeding Ticket in Minnesota After Insurance Increases

John Kuo
Sept. 16, 2014

Getting a speeding ticket will leave your wallet a bit lighter, but fines aren’t the only cost. In Minnesota, drivers will pay $145 for a speeding ticket 15 mph over…

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