Welcome back to Don’t Short Yourself, where we cut through the noise and share practical ways to take control of your money. Car and home insurance are among the fastest-rising household bills, and ...

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After a car accident, one of the first steps drivers often take is filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. If the other party is insured through Allstate—or if you carry Allstate ...

Although you were involved in an accident, you may not know exactly why things happened the way they happened. So, don't speculate. When police officers or insurance agents ask questions, answer them ...

You will still be covered if you miss a car insurance payment, but you have to pay what you owe before the grace-period ...

WSJ Buy Side is The Wall Street Journal’s research and commerce team. Our commerce content is distinct from our newsroom coverage. We earn a commission from some links in our articles. Learn more. You ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

If you overindulge on the Fourth and are pulled over for a DUI, expect your car insurance rates to skyrocket. According to ...