'My GPS Made Me Do It': Top Excuses When Getting Pulled Over
"My GPS told me to do it" is now one of the top excuses offered by drivers pulled over by police. But it's not nearly as popular as these classic defenses.
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Driving Drunk: One of the Most Expensive Mistakes You Can Make
Recently, a spate of fatal crashes across the country have drawn renewed attention to the dangers of drinking and driving. But even for those don't have accidents, getting a DUI can have steep financial consequences.
Everyone Gets an 'F' in Car Insurance 101
Insurance.com recently gave 500 drivers a simple multiple choice test to see how much people know about their car insurance policies. The results were worse than you'd expect.
Traffic Ticket? The Bump to Your Car Insurance May Not Be So Bad
If you're worried about your car insurance premiums rocketing upward after you get a traffic ticket, a new study by InsuranceQuotes.com may ease your mind.
Why Your Insurance Rates Just Jumped (and What to Do About It)
More than a third of Americans say their insurance costs grew in 2012, and in the majority of cases, it's not because they increased their coverage. But don't accuse the insurers of price-gouging: They've had a really rough decade.
Insurance Review: Are Your Policies Protecting You at the Right Price?
Having the right insurance can soften the blow of an unexpected event that might otherwise mean financial catastrophe for you and your family. But do you? Here are some tips to help you assess your current coverage and decide whether you need to make any changes.
Buying Car Insurance: You Better Shop Around
With more and more car insurance providers offering online quotes and sign-ups, switching insurers is now easier than making a three-point turn. Here's a simple run-down of when, why and how to hunt down to best deal on a policy you hope you'll never need to use.
Your Insurance Won't Cover That: Hidden Dangers in the Fine Print
When you buy insurance, what you're really buying is protection. A common mistake, though, is to overestimate what your policy really protects you from. Here are some examples to watch for in the fine print so that you don't make the costly mistake of assuming you're covered.
Save on Premiums With Pay-as-You-Go Car Insurance
For certain people, a pay-as-you-go insurance plan can make a lot of sense and save a lot of money. After all, car insurance is a major expense for many Americans.
5 Ways to Save Money When Your Kid Heads Off to College
As fiscally painful as it is to send a child to college, you can actually save money when your son or daughter goes off to school. Here are five areas where you can find that extra cash, plus one "cost-cutting" trick you should actually avoid.
Warren Buffett: Great Investor, Lousy Insurance Salesman?
When it comes to stock market returns, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is justifiably legendary. But when it comes to running an insurance business, Buffett may not be all that much smarter than the cavemen who star in his GEICO commercials.
How Much Will Your Next Car Really Cost You?
Purchase price is just the beginning of what it costs to own a car. Depreciation, insurance and maintenance costs can vary widely between competing models. But is there any way to estimate all of that in advance? A few experts have taken a stab at it.
How to Get the Best Deal on Car Insurance for Your Kid
If a car tops your teen's holiday gift wish-list, give as much consideration to insurance as you do the car's make and model and the debate over whether to buy new or used. And brace yourself for insurance premium sticker shock. Here are some ways you can mitigate the cost of insuring your teen driver.
7 Hidden Dangers to Your Holiday Finances
Amid all the good cheer, the holiday season hides a sobering number of financial pitfalls -- and not just ones that involve overspending. Here's a look at seven dangers you might not have considered, along with steps you can take to make sure your holidays are more happy than hazardous.