Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Auto insurance is more than just a legal necessity for driving in most states. It’s a way to protect your finances in case the worst happens. To pick the best car insurance, we evaluated companies on ...

Insurance isn’t the most exciting facet of car ownership, but it’s one of the most important. Your policy is designed to protect you from financial calamity in the event of a collision or related ...

Liability insurance costs an average of $76 per month nationwide, and it's the cheapest coverage you can get. But liability-only insurance won't pay for damage to your own car after a crash. If you ...

Affiliate links for the products on this page are from partners that compensate us (see our advertiser disclosure with our list of partners for more details). However, our opinions are our own. See ...

However, car insurance prices differ depending on where you live, your driving history and more. So it's a good idea to compare quotes from more than three companies. When shopping for car insurance, ...

Advertising disclosure: When you use our links to explore or buy products we may earn a fee, but that in no way affects our editorial independence. Finding affordable car insurance can be a challenge ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, ...