Auto insurance can be a major expense, with the average U.S. driver paying more than $2,386 per year for full coverage, according to recent MarketWatch statistics. The good news is you can save big by ...

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 ...

U.S. drivers pay an average of $1,062 a year on full-coverage auto insurance, according to the most recent data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. So car insurance companies ...

Car insurance rates have continued to rise in recent years, with the national average for a full coverage policy hitting $2,638 per year in 2025, up 12% from $2,349 in 2024. However, it's still ...

New drivers pay higher car insurance rates than mature drivers with plenty of experience behind the wheel. Your premiums will decrease over time if you keep a clean driving record, but budgeting for ...

Here are some tips on how to properly compare car insurance policies to make sure you’re getting the proper coverage for the best price. Collect quotes for the same types and amounts of coverage. If ...

Your driving history also plays a large role in your auto insurance rate. Drivers who have clean records will usually pay less than those with accidents, speeding tickets or other violations. Again, ...

John McCormick is a former deputy editor at The Wall Street Journal and has been an editor and reporter at several other media outlets, including Digital Insurance and Financial Planning, where he ...