Raising the deductible lowered my monthly premium, but I only did it after setting aside money for that deductible. Otherwise you are just shifting the risk to future you. Compare quotes, but also make sure the coverage still protects you.
Is car insurance becoming one of the biggest hidden monthly costs?
#car insurance#cars#cost of living#money#monthly bills
My renewal jumped even though I had no accident. Between insurance, gas and repairs, owning a car feels way more expensive than people admit.
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People discuss rising car insurance costs and how transportation expenses can quietly strain household budgets.
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Car insurance is one reason we are trying to stay a one-car household. People talk about the car payment, but insurance, maintenance, registration, parking and fuel are the full picture. A second car can quietly cost as much as a vacation every year.
Mine jumped too, and I have a clean record. The explanation was repair costs, claims in the area and general risk. That may be true, but it still feels unfair when you did nothing wrong. I shop quotes every renewal now.
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