Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

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Owning a car is expensive, but it's not just vehicle prices that are driving up costs. Insurance premiums rose 18% between 2026 and 2025, hitting an average of $194 per month, according to the car ...

Car insurance premiums have risen more than 20% in the 12 months ending February 2024, according to the Consumer Price Index released on March 12, 2024. The reasons for the spike range from lingering ...

Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto insurance providers in the U.S., from national providers like USAA, Travelers, and State Farm to regional providers like Erie Insurance. 8,500 Data Points ...

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What exactly does car insurance cover? This is one of the most common questions we get, but the answer is surprisingly complex. It depends on the state where you live, what coverage you’ve chosen, who ...