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What a Car Insurance Declaration Page Is and How To Use It

A car insurance declaration page shows what you’re covered for and how much you’re paying.

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Ryan Brady, CFP®

How to Get Car Insurance Without a License

Getting car insurance without a license can be tricky. Prepare to do some digging around and pay higher rates.

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Ryan Brady, CFP®

How Much Is Car Insurance in Florida?

Here’s the average car insurance cost in Florida, according to NerdWallet’s recent analysis.

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Ben Moore

Property Damage Liability: What It Is and How It Works

Property damage liability insurance pays to repair or replace property you damage if you cause a car accident.

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Drew Gula

Car Leasing With Insurance: What You Need to Know

If you lease a car, you’ll need to buy enough insurance coverage to legally drive in your state, along with any insurance your lessor requires.

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Kayda Norman

New Car Insurance: When You Need It and How to Get It

Purchasing a brand new car is exciting, but you’ll need to have car insurance before you hit the road.

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Ciarra Jones

Bodily Injury Liability Coverage: What It Is and How It Works

Bodily injury coverage pays out if you injure someone else in an at-fault accident. It can also protect your assets if you’re sued.

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Drew Gula

How Much Does Liability-Only Car Insurance Cost?

Liability-only car insurance may satisfy state requirements and save you money on your policy, but it isn’t right for everyone.

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U.S. Drivers’ Gas Spending Soars Toward $562 Billion in 2022

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Does Car Insurance Cover the Car or the Driver?

If you’ve ever borrowed someone’s car, you may wonder whether your auto insurance still applies. In general, car insurance follows the car, not the driver. Here’s what you need to know.

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Kayda Norman

How Does Turo Insurance Work?

If you’ll be using Turo, you’ll want to make sure you have the right car insurance. Here’s what you need to know.

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Andrew Hurst

What to Do if You Can’t Afford Car Insurance

Don’t drop your insurance. Instead, start by contacting your insurer about payment options and discounts.

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Ben Moore

What Factors Drive Car Insurance Rates? 63% of Americans Got It Wrong

Just half of Americans think credit history is used by insurance companies to calculate auto insurance rates, according to a new NerdWallet survey.

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Erin El Issa

List of Car Insurance Companies

See our list of car insurance companies, including the nation’s top 10 largest auto insurers.

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Andrew Hurst

Do You Need U-Haul Insurance?

Your personal auto policy and your credit card might not cover you in an accident when you're driving a rental truck.

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Lacie Glover

Cheapest DUI Car Insurance

Car insurance can cost about $126 more a month after a DUI. Here’s the best way to get cheaper rates after a DUI.

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Kayda Norman

Your Car Insurance Discounts Guide

Car insurance discounts can help you save hundreds of dollars. Here are the most common types available.

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Ryan Brady, CFP®

What Is an At-Fault Accident?

An at-fault accident is a crash caused by a driver's negligence. Here’s how insurers decide who’s at fault.

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Andrew Hurst

Temporary Car Insurance: Five Ways to Get Short-Term Coverage

If you need temporary car insurance, you have a few options to stay insured without breaking the bank.

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Ryan Brady, CFP®

Underinsured Motorist Coverage Explained

Underinsured motorist coverage pays when an at-fault driver doesn’t have enough insurance to cover the damage they've caused.

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