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Insurance isn't meant for the little hassles in life, but for the big events that can derail you financially. "Insurance is meant to protect against the really big stuff that rains down upon you," insurance agent Alan Canton tells WalletPop. But even Canton, and a handful of other insurance...

You've bargained hard to buy a new or used car at the best possible price. Is your work done? Not if you haven't checked the cost to insure that car; the difference in the make and model you choose could cost you thousands. Of course, the car is only one part of what drives the insurance you pay;...

Seven insurance companies have filed lawsuits against Toyota, alleging that sudden unintended acceleration was to blame for crashes that resulted in insurance payouts.

It may seem an obvious part of budgeting before you lease or buy a new car: Call your car insurance company to see what your rates will be. But according to LeaseTrader.com, a lot of veteran car shoppers are skipping this crucial step. When you buy a new car, chances are, your insurance rates...

The Consumer Federation of America is warning consumers to be careful if a payout from an auto insurance company seems way too low. Some insurers are "fine tuning" their computers so that automated claim systems result in "unfairly low" claims payouts after an accident, the consumer group says. In...

Regular WalletPop readers know by now how important their credit score is when it comes to taking out a loan for a house, car or home-improvement project. But even the financially savvy might not be aware of all the other ways that credit scores -- and credit reports -- can affect them day to...

If you're looking to buy a new car, one of the things you should do is check out how much your insurance will change based on the new make and model you choose. While there are many factors that influence the price you'll pay for insurance, the vehicle you drive is an important one. Pick a sports...

A decade ago, students heading back to college in the fall may have just shown up with an old TV, a couch they found on the side of a road and a suitcase. But these days dorm rooms contain more goodies than the local Best Buy. Combine this wealth of gadgets with open doors and the occasional party...

U.S. Fidelis, a now-bankrupt auto warranty company allegedly sold what it called "bumper-to-bumper" coverage to Maryland consumers, but customer claims were often denied because the repairs were excluded from the service contracts, state Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler.said in announcing a...

For the sixth year out of seven, the luxury SUV Escalade has topped Highway Data Loss Institute's list. The Escalade had average yearly losses more than seven times the average for all passenger vehicles.