Lizzie Nealon

Insurance Contributor
Ribbon EXPERTISE
  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Research
  • Brand-building
Education EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree in political science with minors in Spanish and English, Clemson University

Lizzie Nealon is an insurance contributor for Bankrate. Her favorite part of writing content is making home, auto and life insurance digestible for readers so they can prepare for the future.

Lizzie earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Clemson University. At Clemson, she co-founded a campus publication called the Sensible Tiger that made news and politics digestible to college students. This experience instilled her passion for helping audiences navigate complex topics like insurance.

She enjoys partially completing New Yorker crosswords, finding the best local restaurants and reading biographies in her free time.

Insurance is the highest form of self-care. Protecting yourself and your family against financial ruin provides peace of mind, security and freedom.

— Lizzie Nealon

Lizzie's Picks

Courthouse in Trenton, New Jersey.
8 MIN READ

What you need to know about New Jersey car insurance laws

Learn more about New Jersey’s car insurance laws and get tips to maximize your coverage.

new jersey turnpike traffic
6 MIN READ

New Jersey’s evolving car insurance laws: What you need to know

Discover how New Jersey’s changing car insurance laws might impact your premiums.

Park Road headed for Granite Peak ski area in Rib Mountain State Park, Wausau, Wisconsin in October
6 MIN READ

How a speeding ticket impacts your insurance in Wisconsin

You can expect to pay more for insurance following a speeding ticket in Wisconsin.

Speed limit sign in rural setting
5 MIN READ

How a speeding ticket impacts your insurance in Missouri

Missouri speeding ticket costs can include higher insurance rates.

cityscape
11 MIN READ

Here’s how living in a tourist town could affect your auto insurance rates

How living in a tourist town impacts your car insurance rates and ways to save.

Car crash
10 MIN READ

Car crash statistics: Insight into the latest car crash fatality stats

Read Bankrate’s analysis of car crash statistics and driver behavior trends

Drivers examining damage to car after an accident
8 MIN READ

Understanding your insurance offer after an accident

How do you get a car insurance payout after an accident? Here is what to expect.

person in car
8 MIN READ

Short-term car insurance in California

CA drivers looking for temporary car insurance may sign up for six-month policies.

Lizzie's latest articles

  • Oregon Mutual Insurance Review 2023

    Insurance companies are plentiful all over the country, and even though the larger insurers are more widely available, people sometimes prefer a smaller company with more personal service. If you're in the Pacific Northwest region and looking for a lesser-known but trusted insurance provider, Oregon Mutual Insurance may be one to consider.

    Feb 13, 2024

  • Car Insurance for a Toyota Tacoma

    Although cheaper to insure on average, there are some nuances to Toyota Tacoma insurance costs that can affect what rate you pay for this make and model. Before choosing a policy for your Tacoma, it can help to review those variables that help determine how expensive it is to insure.

    Feb 13, 2024

  • Car Insurance for Subaru WRX

    The cost of car insurance is determined by a number of factors, many of which involve personal information like your age, location, driving history and credit score. The type of vehicle you choose also makes a difference, as does the coverage you select and whether you need full coverage or state minimum insurance coverage.

    Feb 13, 2024
  • Family with child enjoying a nice time in the park on a clear day

    Guide to life insurance

    Life insurance may seem confusing, but Bankrate’s experts are here to help.

    12 min read Sep 12, 2023