Kara McGinley is a staff Insurance Writer at WSJ | Buy Side. Previously, she was an editor at USA Today and a senior editor at Policygenius. She has over seven years of experience writing, editing and ...

Perspectives: How often should you get a car insurance quote? Car insurance is an essential aspect of responsible vehicle ownership, providing financial protection in the event of accidents, theft, or ...

Drivers across the country are grappling with jaw-dropping auto insurance rate hikes driven by everything from higher repair ...

The cost of car insurance increased substantially in 2024, rising 21% year over year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, these numbers may be even higher if you live in ...

Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...

Several forces are driving the higher rates. They include sharply rising prices for new cars and auto parts, which is being driven by inflation and exacerbated by President Trump’s tariffs, as well as ...

If you're retired, nearing retirement or living on a limited income, you know that every dollar counts — especially when it comes to fixed expenses like car insurance. The good news? Your years of ...

Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...