Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

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Low deductibles usually mean higher premiums. Filing small claims with a low deductible may increase your rates. Higher deductibles encourage safer driving and can lower overall costs. Choosing the ...

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The House tax-and-spend bill would raise monthly health insurance rates for low-income residents in every part of the state if it doesn’t sever it completely, according to a new analysis from the ...

Last month, the Federal Reserve finally conducted its first rate cut of 2025, dropping its benchmark rate by 25 basis points after months of anticipation. This move marked the start of what many ...

State Street SPDR S&P Insurance ETF now trades at a lower P/E multiple versus IAK, making it relatively more attractive.