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Burglaries are a common property crime; learn the preventative steps homeowners can take.
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Will your auto policy increase in 2024? Bankrate forecasts rates for the new year.
Storm debris litters a neighborhood in the wake of Hurricane Ida on September 3, 2021 in Grand Isle, Louisiana. Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane five days before in Louisiana and brought flooding, wind damage and power outages along the Gulf Coast.
Louisiana is a perilous state. Can its home insurance market survive the risk?
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When Jack Nelson purchased his dream home along the canals of Long Beach, New York, he imagined the best of both worlds: an ocean in his backyard and the bustling metropolis of New York City a quick train [...]
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Bankrate explores how our driving habits have changed coming out of the pandemic.
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Extreme weather takes a severe toll on the Southern U.S.
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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.
Senate Bill No. 1’s failure to deliver lower and more equitable rates for Michiganders isn’t an accident.
Comprehensive insurance covers vandalism. More claims may mean higher rates
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Drivers will experience the effects of tariffs through higher vehicle prices, repair costs and auto insurance rates.
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Blow out your candles and review your auto policy.
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.
Home insurance and climate risk used to be afterthoughts for Americans buying a home. Not anymore.
Flooding
Almost half of U.S. states have inadequate or nonexistent flood disclosure laws.
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Hurricane Helene caused the worst flooding of 2024.
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The new option is aimed at making flood insurance affordable for more people.
The wildfires may be out, but that doesn’t mean Californians can rest easy.
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Extreme weather events impact everyone, but not in equal ways.
Person cleaning gutter
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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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.
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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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