New Year, New Car? How to Time Your New Year Car Purchase for Maximum Savings

There’s something appealing about starting the new year with a new car. Fresh start, clean slate, that new car smell. But timing matters more than most buyers realize, and the difference between buying in late December versus early January can mean thousands of dollars in savings, or costs you didn’t see coming.

Holiday Travel Surge: What Drivers Need to Know This Season

Snow-covered street during holiday season with cars navigating through winter weather, festive lights illuminating the scene, reflecting challenges of safe travel in December.

December looks magical in the movies: snow-dusted highways, families arriving safe and sound, everyone smiling. Reality is messier. The week between Christmas and New Year’s is consistently the most dangerous time to be on American roads.

Hosting Guests This Holiday? Here’s What You Need to Know About Loaning Your Car

Hands protecting wooden figures representing family, surrounded by stacks of coins, symbolizing financial security and insurance considerations during holiday car loaning.

Loaning your car during the holidays can feel like a harmless favor. Guests arrive, errands pop up, and someone inevitably asks to borrow your keys. It feels awkward to say no. But here’s what most drivers don’t realize: loaning your car during the holidays also means loaning your insurance, your liability, and potentially your finances. […]

Year-End Insurance Review: How to Save Money Going Into 2026

Person adding a coin to a labeled savings jar, with cash and a calculator on the table, illustrating budgeting and financial review in the context of insurance savings.

When was the last time you actually looked at your car insurance policy? Not just paid the bill, but really reviewed what you’re paying for and whether it still makes sense? If the answer is “I don’t remember,” you’re probably overpaying. Insurance isn’t set-it-and-forget-it, but most people treat it that way.

Holiday Shopping Safety: How to Avoid Parking Lot Theft This Season

Person in a hoodie tampering with car ignition wires, illustrating risks of parking lot theft during holiday shopping season.

Holiday shopping is supposed to be festive, stressful maybe, but ultimately about finding the perfect gifts. 

What it’s not supposed to be is a crime scene. But every year, parking lots across the country turn into hunting grounds for thieves who know exactly what they’re looking for: distracted shoppers, cars loaded with packages, and unlocked doors.

Daylight Saving Driving Safety: How to Avoid Nighttime Hazards

Man driving a car through a tunnel, focusing on safety during nighttime commutes, with dashboard display visible and warm lighting reflecting on the interior.

Every November, we gain an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends. Sounds like a win, right? But that extra hour comes with a hidden cost: suddenly, your evening commute is pitch black, and drivers across the country are struggling to adjust.