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Does your car need a photo inspection for insurance? Bankrate has answers.
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Uncover stats and insights into 2024’s new and used car markets
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The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be severe.
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Bankrate investigates how seat belt use can save lives.
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Is Florida’s 500-year flooding a sign of the times? Bankrate explores the risk.
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Insurance costs are not slowing Florida’s population growth.
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Find specialized insurers and understand insurance requirements for tiny homes.
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From pet insurance costs to tons of treats, owning a pet can be costly.
The costs of luxury vehicle ownership don’t end after you sign on the dotted line.
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Stabilized car insurance doesn’t mean cheaper rates.
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Misconceptions about your home and auto insurance policies could cost you.
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Are your child’s car seat and booster safe? Get the latest facts and safety tips.
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February CPI shows stubborn inflation in motor vehicle insurance.
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Is it fair that drivers with poor credit are paying significantly more for car insurance?
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Are electric cars cheaper than gas? Bankrate explores this and more.
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Rates may be stabilizing, but don’t expect your premium to come down.
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Extreme weather events impact everyone, but not in equal ways.
An agent’s tips on spring home maintenance to avoid costly insurance claims.
Wildfire
Can your insurer drop you before a wildfire? Know your rights and what to do next.
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An NFIP lapse would halt new flood policies and renewals.
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Are you doing enough to protect your home from extreme winter weather?
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The Northeast’s staggering spike in wildfires could push up home insurance premiums.
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Here’s where homeowners are getting dropped, and where rates are rising the most.
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Historic fires and insurance changes create an uncertain future for CA homeowners.
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Bankrate explores interesting life insurance facts and statistics from 2024.
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Bankrate explores the importance of long-term care planning for families.
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Life insurance guidance for breast cancer survivors navigating coverage options.
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Can you afford life insurance? Learn how it’s more cost-effective than you think.
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Review your insurance policies to help save money and find the best deal.
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It’s still possible to get a life insurance policy. Here’s what else you need to know.
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