Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. When you buy or lease a car, it's important to protect that investment. Getting auto ...

Insurance provides financial protection by covering risks like accidents, health issues, or property loss, helping ...

Keep organized records, check insurer reviews and update your policy after major life changes to maintain proper protection without paying for unused coverage.

Most states require drivers to carry auto insurance, but this requirement usually targets liability insurance. Basic coverage required by law doesn't protect your vehicle against damage. Instead, ...

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 ...

If you're shopping for car insurance, you might have come across the term "full coverage" and wondered what it meant. Full coverage is a broad umbrella phrase referring to a policy that bundles ...

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, ...

Reducing your car insurance to minimum coverage could save you thousands on premiums. But when is it worth the risk?