About one in five motorists lease rather than own their car, according to data from Cox Automotive. Leasing can mean less money down and lower monthly payments than with a financed vehicle — not to ...

Drivers in Pennsylvania and Michigan have benefited from temporary consumer protections during economic downturns and declared emergencies. During these periods, insurers have offered short-term ...

Auto and homeowners insurance rates have surged this year. For motor vehicle insurance alone, we've seen an average premium increase of 12.7% from 2023 to 2024, according to the November Consumer ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. When you buy or lease a car, it's important to protect that investment. Getting auto ...

Gap insurance can pay out if the balance on your car loan is larger than the amount your insurance company will pay if your car is totaled Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...