Are you paying too much for auto insurance? It may feel that, based on your accident history or driving record, what you’re being charged isn’t fair. Well, it turns out you might be right. A new report from the Consumer Federation of America shows that your income has a much bigger impact on your auto [...]
Owning and operating a car isn’t cheap. Aside from paying for gas, maintenance, and repairs, you’ll likely need to buy an auto insurance policy. According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), most states require some form of auto insurance. Among other factors, insurance companies look at who you are and how you drive [...]
When buying car insurance, it’s important to understand the factors that can affect your premium rates and coverage. But how can you tell the difference between truth and fiction? A good place to start is by reading the following on the five common myths about auto insurance. Myth 1: It’s all black and white During [...]
Consumers today have more tools available than ever to help them shop, compare, and ultimately purchase automobile insurance. Drivers can now research and buy auto insurance coverage through an insurance professional, over the phone, by mail, and on the Internet. Before you begin shopping, however, you need to investigate the basis for the cost of [...]
When you’re engaged, planning your dream wedding can be fun. However, during this exciting time, it’s important to remember to factor in the practical aspects of a wedding, such as insurance. Here are some other types of insurance to be aware of before Before you say “I do,” you and your significant other may want [...]
Last spring, when my 16-year-old nephew told his father he was excited to get his learner’s permit, my brother cringed. He had dreaded this day. Driving lessons and driving permits would help his son get the necessary practice to be a confident driver, but my brother knew that the number one threat to his son’s [...]
No matter the circumstances, divorce can be painful—both emotionally and financially, including issues surrounding various types of insurance policies. As you work through your finances, be sure to consider the insurance implications of divorce. Auto insurance A divorced or separated couple will need to decide who will wind up with any car (or cars), and [...]
When I was a kid, I watched “The Jetsons” and dreamed of the day that flying cars would be a reality. Fast forward to today, and while the technology to give us affordable, easy-to-maneuver flying cars is still far off in the future, self-driving cars may be available much sooner. They could change the way [...]
Winter can be a great time to purchase a new or new-to-you vehicle. Dealerships are often very slow—consumers are weighed down by holiday debt or hesitant to venture out in the cold to shop for a car—so car salespeople are eager to work with buyers. Before you run out to a dealer, however, it’s important [...]
Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio: Giving real estate and personal finance advice. On this week’s WSB radio show, Ilyce discussed what matters most when your kid gets in a car accident, how the declining gas prices will impact the economy and a unique way to stabilize your retirement portfolio with an untapped reverse mortgage. If [...]
