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Drivers Grapple With 9% Increase in Car Ownership Costs in 2023 - Insurify

In the past year, Americans have faced a 3.7% jump in food costs, a 7.4% increase in rent, and a 7.2% spike in the price of personal care products, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). On

Holiday Shopping Trends 2024: 84% of Americans Plan to Buy Online, But Porch Pirates and Payment Plans Could Hamper Gift Giving | Insurify

Americans are putting a price tag on the holiday spirit, a new Insurify survey of more than 1,000 consumers reveals. Despite economic worries, U.S. shoppers plan to spend an average of $528 on holiday presents. But nearly four out of 10 online shoppers have experienced package theft — meaning

Average Car Insurance Rates as of March 2026 | Insurify

Car insurance rates have continued declining throughout 2026. In February, the national average rate for full-coverage car insurance fell from $178 per month to $177, according to Insurify data. The national average liability rate fell from $100 to $99. Average cost of car insurance by state as of March

The Most ‘Affordable’ Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Redefine Affordability | Insurify

Many would-be homebuyers have heard of the 30% rule, which advises them not to spend more than 30% of their gross income on housing. But in today’s housing market, rising values and nearly stagnant household incomes have made achieving that ideal impossible for many buyers. Insurify’s analysis

Drivers With Bad Credit Pay 40% More for Car Insurance — And Think They’re Getting a Good Deal | Insurify

The cost of car insurance fell in 2025, but the average full-coverage premium is still up 42% in the past four years. As the cost of living rises, many Americans are taking steps to cut back on expenses. But they may be overlooking opportunities to pare down their car

May’s Big Money Questions: Emergency Savings, Bonuses and More

May’s Big Money Questions: Emergency Savings, Bonuses and More

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Each week, we answer money questions from around the web on the

Millions Can’t Cover an Emergency Expense. Here’s How to Handle One

For many people, a surprise expense isn’t just a setback — it’s an unsolvable puzzle. How can you pay the mechanic or doctor if you simply don’t have the money? That’s the reality for millions of people. Thirty-seven percent of adults couldn’t completely cover a