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Lizzie Nealon

Insurance Contributor
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  • 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

A man stands in front of his car with the hood up trying to get the vehicle fixed.
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Mechanical breakdown insurance

Car breakdown insurance may save you big bucks on vehicle repairs.

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Does car insurance cover engine failure?

Does insurance cover engine failure? Bankrate investigates.

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North Carolina auto insurance laws

Discover essential North Carolina auto insurance laws and the coverage you need.

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6 MIN READ

Massachusetts car insurance laws

MA car insurance laws don’t have to be confusing. Bankrate breaks them down.

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Minimum car insurance coverage requirements in each state

Bankrate takes a close look at minimum requirements for car insurance in each state.

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10 MIN READ

Allstate Drivewise review: how it works & how much you could save

Safe driving might earn you a discount with Allstate Drivewise.

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12 MIN READ

What is gap insurance?

Drivers with an auto loan or lease may want gap insurance.

Driver sitting in their car with the window down, reviewing documents. The car is not in motion.
8 MIN READ

What is a car insurance policy number?

Learn why your car insurance policy number matters and where to find it.

Lizzie's latest articles

  • Best car insurance for condo owners

    The financial security offered by insurance can be a great relief, but the rates can be steep. Instead of limiting your coverage, it may help to seek out methods to lower your rates without reducing your protection. Policy bundling, a discount offered by some providers, is one of the many recommended ways to go about this.

    4 min read Oct 26, 2022

  • Car insurance for an Alfa Romeo

    Alfa Romeo drivers need to be prepared to pay more than the national average for car insurance, which currently falls at $1,674. When car insurance companies determine rates, the make and model of the vehicle play a primary role, so car insurance for Alfa Romeos can get pricey.

    5 min read Oct 26, 2022