Car insurance is a necessary expense for drivers, but the cost can vary significantly depending on several factors. One factor that can have a surprising impact on your premium is your zip code.

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Having a clean driving record is generally the best way to qualify for many safe driving discounts, as it indicates to insurance companies that you are less likely to file claims. However, even ...

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 ...

Progressive, Travelers and Geico are among the best car insurance companies in our analysis. We conducted an extensive ...

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

College is expensive: Besides tuition, housing, books and lab fees, many college students have to figure out how to pay for car insurance. Considering young drivers pay the highest premiums of any ...

Teen drivers have the highest auto insurance rates of any demographic: A family adding a 16-year-old to their full-coverage policy could expect to see their premiums more than double, from an average ...