Insurance Tips
Expert advice and practical strategies to help you save on auto insurance.
Heather Wilson
How to Add a Driver to Your Car Insurance Policy
Adding a driver takes 10-20 minutes. Here's what each driver type costs, when you must list them, and how mid-policy premiums are prorated.
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Heather Wilson
How to Get SR-22 Insurance: Step-by-Step After a DUI, Suspension, or Lapse
SR-22 filing takes 1-3 days through your insurer. Here's exactly how to get it, what it costs, and how to eventually get it removed from your record.
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Heather Wilson
Car Insurance for International Students: How to Get Covered on an F-1 or J-1 Visa
F-1 and J-1 students can get car insurance day one with a passport and foreign license. State Farm, Progressive accept ITIN. Costs from $84/month.
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Markus Lie
Progressive vs. Allstate: Which Is the Better Deal for Most Drivers?
Progressive averages $1,165/year less than Allstate for clean drivers, but Allstate wins on claims service and teen-driver pricing. 2026 comparison.
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Heather Wilson
Why Insurers Are Leaving High-Risk States and What to Do If Yours Exits
State Farm, Farmers, USAA pulled back from CA and FL. Florida cuts auto rates up to 10.1% in 2026. Your options if your insurer exits your state.
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Heather Wilson
Car Insurance for Delivery Drivers: What DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart Drivers Need
Your personal auto policy won't cover delivery work. See platform coverage gaps, endorsement costs from $100/year, and the cheapest carriers by rate.
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Markus Lie
Allstate vs. State Farm: A Side-by-Side Comparison for 2026
Allstate costs $669/year more than State Farm on average. State Farm wins for most drivers, Allstate wins for poor-credit drivers.
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Markus Lie
State Farm vs. GEICO: 2026 Rate, Claims, and Discount Comparison
State Farm averages $1,448/year for clean drivers vs. GEICO's $1,179. But State Farm wins for accidents, DUIs, and claims service.
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Markus Lie
GEICO vs. Progressive: Rates, Coverage, and Which Is Better for Your Situation
GEICO averages $1,669/year vs. Progressive at $1,820 for full coverage. Progressive wins for DUI drivers, saving $850/year. Full comparison.
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Heather Wilson
Best Car Insurance for College Students in 2026
An 18-year-old college student pays $7,146/yr solo or $4,079 on a parent's policy. See the cheapest carriers, top discounts, and when to switch.
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Heather Wilson
Car Insurance for New Drivers: Cheapest Options and How to Save in 2026
New drivers pay $6,024/year on average, 3x the national rate. Here are the cheapest carriers, age-by-age data, and 5 mistakes that keep premiums elevated.
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Markus Lie
Minimum vs. Full Coverage Car Insurance by State: Which Is Worth It Where You Live?
Full coverage costs $449 to $1,709 more than minimum coverage depending on your state. See the full 50-state breakdown for 2026.
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