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traffic on the highway
Bankrate explores how our driving habits have changed coming out of the pandemic.
A flooded neighborhood
Extreme weather takes a severe toll on the Southern U.S.
A house destroyed by extreme weather
Over the past sweltering summer, 72% of Americans had higher electric bills.
Houses in Florida
Bankrate interviewed experts to learn why the Florida insurance market is in crisis.
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Wondering what the stats are on car ownership in the U.S.? Bankrate examines.
Aerial view of the 101 Freeway through downtown Ventura, California.
California’s car insurance rate filing freeze is starting to thaw. What does that mean?
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Florida property insurance and financial ratings: what do they mean to you?
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Home insurance rates are rising across the country. But just how much?
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?
Charging an electric car in public station by the street, The Netherlands
Are electric cars cheaper than gas? Bankrate explores this and more.
Car driving on windy road
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.
homes and trees in flooded valley
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.
House
Here’s where homeowners are getting dropped, and where rates are rising the most.
Los Angeles cityscape with palm trees and plumes of smoke in the sky
Historic fires and insurance changes create an uncertain future for CA homeowners.
A parent giving their child a piggyback ride.
Bankrate explores interesting life insurance facts and statistics from 2024.
A medical professional consulting with a patient
Bankrate explores the importance of long-term care planning for families.
A cancer patient with a shawl over their bald scalp speaking with a doctor
Life insurance guidance for breast cancer survivors navigating coverage options.
People looking at a computer screen
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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