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Average Car Insurance Rates (State by State)

The average cost of car insurance in the United States is between $1,400 and $1,500, and we arrive at this figure by calculating state minimum rates from all the biggest providers (Allstate, Progressive, State Farm, Geico, Nationwide). But depending on where you live, you could spend closer to $2,600 or less than $1,000—a massive difference. In this guide, we’ll look at the cheapest […]

Average Car Insurance Rates (State by State) is a post from Pocket Your Dollars.

Can You Pay Rent With a Credit Card?

Charge! From everyday purchases to splurges, consumers often turn to credit cards. Some Americans even reach for the plastic to pay the rent. But is paying rent by credit card a good idea? Is it even allowed? The answer to both questions: It depends. By late 2020, there had been as much as a 70% […]

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Are Accidents with Deer Covered Under my Car Insurance?

Car insurance is complex, covering many of the things you’d expect and some of the things you wouldn’t. But that cover doesn’t always extend to places where you need it. The question we’re addressing today is whether or not your car insurance policy will cover you if you hit a deer or if you swerve, miss, and hit a wall, tree, […]

Are Accidents with Deer Covered Under my Car Insurance? is a post from Pocket Your Dollars.

How Car Theft Affects Auto Insurance Rates

Your car is more likely to be stolen on New Year’s Day than any other day of the year and you are significantly more likely to be the victim of car theft if you live in California. Auto theft is said to cost victims an average of $8,400 in this country and the prevalence of […]

How Car Theft Affects Auto Insurance Rates is a post from Pocket Your Dollars.

Senior Driver Discounts by State, Age, and Company

The cost of car insurance premiums changes significantly over time, even if you maintain a clean driving record. As a 16-year-old driver, you’re considered high risk, with the rate of car accidents being four times higher for this age group than someone in their early twenties.  As you progress into your thirties and forties, you’ll be offered some of the […]

Senior Driver Discounts by State, Age, and Company is a post from Pocket Your Dollars.

Mortgage Rate History: Check Out These Charts from the Early 1900s

Today we’ll take a brief look at some mortgage rate history to gain a little context. It’s always helpful to know what came before so you can better guess what might come after. Just about everyone knows that mortgage rates hit all-time record lows over the past year. But do you know what mortgage rates [&hellip

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What Do ‘Jobs Numbers’ Mean for You and Your Money?

Financial media organizations regularly report, analyze and discuss “job numbers,” but what does that mean? On a very basic level, jobs numbers, called jobs reports, refer to how many people are unemployed right now, how many people are newly unemployed and so on. But how are they relevant to your financial situation? Let’s dive deeper. […]

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