Cara Pace

Cara Pace

Cara is a consumer of all things written. From car insurance policies to cat blogs, you can bet it gets read. In addition to good reads, Cara likes TED talks, white wine and loud music. Not necessarily in that order.

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This Is Why Your Auto Insurance Is So Expensive

Auto insurance rates are determined by several factors. See which ones are making your car insurance so expensive.

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The Top ‘Hot Spots’ for Vehicle Thefts

Vehicle thefts are down from last year. But these areas are still hot spots for vehicle theft.

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8 Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance

You don’t have to settle for a high car insurance bill. Here are eight ways to lower your car insurance premium and save money on this bill.

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Turo Review: Is It Better Than a Car Rental?

Is Turo legit? I tried renting a car with Turo instead of a traditional car rental company. Here’s my Turo review of how it works and how much it cost.

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22 Unexpected Reasons You Need a Solid Savings Stash

Saving money is a must. Aside from retirement, there are several unexpected reasons you should have some funds set aside.

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The Most Expensive States For Household Bills

The average household pays about $1,889 each month on household bills. Find out which states are paying the most, according to new data.

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Survey: Here’s the ‘Smart Way to Save on Car Insurance’

A Consumer Reports survey highlights the growing trend of increasing auto insurance premiums. Find out how consumers are saving on car insurance today.

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Texting While Driving Ban in Effect for Florida

Texting while driving is a primary offense in Florida. Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, drivers will get a ticket resulting in a fine. Distracted driving is on the rise, and the Florida law hopes to curb that.

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Car Insurance Rates Driving Higher in Georgia

Some drivers in Georgia may have to deal with higher car insurance this year. State Farm, the largest auto insurance provider in the Peach State, is raising rates in 2021.

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States With the Most Car Accident Deaths

The number of fatal car accidents decreased 2% in the United States. See a list of car accident deaths by state.

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Squeeze Offers 3 More Ways To Lower Your Monthly Bills

Here’s the easiest way to compare plans for cell phone, internet and streaming services. Squeeze these monthly bills and start saving today.

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Squeeze Launches New Insurance Platform to Help Agents and Consumers

Squeeze has launched a new auto insurance quote platform to help agents and consumers save time, money. See them at the 2019 FAIA Convention, held June 19-21 in Orlando, FL.

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Squeeze Insurance Expands In the Southeast to 4 New States

The Squeeze insurance team has exciting news! Squeeze has expanded and now offers insurance to residents in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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Get Paid to Save Sweepstakes from Squeeze launches

Read the official rules for entry into the Get Paid to Save Sweepstakes from Squeeze. Enter to win. #GetPaidToSave

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5 Reasons You’re Paying Too Much for Car Insurance

If you think your car insurance is expensive, you’re right. Find out why you might be paying too much for car insurance and what to do about it.

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5 Reasons I Love My 2014 Toyota 4Runner

When I purchased my first SUV, a 2014 Toyota 4Runner, I didn’t know just how much I would love it.

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The Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles

The Ford full-size pickup is the most stolen vehicle in the country. Find out if your car or truck made the NICB’s top 10 list of most stolen vehicles.

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Most Americans Plan to Use Stimulus Check to Pay Household Bills

A new survey finds that most Americans will use their stimulus check money to pay bills. Top bills include utilities, cable/internet and housing.

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Mature Driver Courses in Florida

See a list of mature driver courses in Florida. If you're age 55+, these driver safety courses are FLHSMV approved, and passing can result in an auto insurance discount.

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9 Luxury Cars You Can Afford to Buy in 2020

These luxury cars have it all, from navigation systems to top-of-the-line safety features and power under the hood. Check out these models that come in under $50,000.

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Cell Phone Plans: How Much Data Do You Really Need?

Not sure which cell phone plan to choose and how much data coverage you need? Whether you have an Apple or Android, here are tips to figure out your data cap.

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Household Expenses Everyone Must Budget For

Knowing how much you spend each month helps to set up a budget. Here are the top household expenses everyone needs to budget for - and how to lower these bills.

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High-Tech Car Features Mean High Car Costs

Most high-tech car features are to keep drivers safe. But find out how these car features and accessories are driving up car costs.

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Florida Auto Insurance Requirements

Auto insurance is required in the state of Florida. Find the Florida minimum auto insurance requirements for all drivers.

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Florida Set to Allow Self-Driving Uber Cars

Florida recently passed a bill legalizing the use of self-driving cars. Rideshare companies like Uber could use self-driving cars in the Sunshine State one day.

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How To Calculate Florida Sales Tax On a Car

The Florida sales tax rate is 6%. Here’s how to calculate the Florida sales tax on the purchase of a new or used vehicle.

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Florida Homeowners with Citizens Insurance May See Rate Hikes in 2021

For many Florida property owners, Citizens Insurance is the only option to get insurance coverage. The Florida home insurer is proposing an average rate hike of 7.2% in 2021.

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Florida Driving Statistics

There are 17,077,316 licensed drivers in Florida. See more figures and statistics about driving in the Sunshine State.

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5 Surprising Factors that Can Lower Your Car Insurance

We can’t control all the factors that affect car insurance rates. But there are some factors that actually help lower your car insurance. These five may surprise you.

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Driving in Florida: What You Should Know

Sunshine and sightseeing make Florida a popular destination. If you’re driving in Florida, here’s where to go, Florida driving laws and safe driving tips.

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Does Car Insurance Cover Hail Damage?

If your car gets hail damage, will your car insurance pay for it? Find out what type of insurance coverage will protect you.

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Top 10 Costliest Atlantic Hurricanes

An Atlantic hurricane or tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that forms in the Atlantic Ocean. These are the 10 costliest Atlantic Hurricanes in terms of property losses.

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Coronavirus and Your Car Insurance: What To Do If You Can’t Pay Your Bill

As Americans are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, many are wondering if there’s an affect on their car insurance. Many are finding themselves out of a job and looking for ways to save.

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Car Insurance 101: Discounts for College Students

If you’re enrolled in college, you could be eligible for student discounts that can help drive your premium down. Check out these car insurance discounts for students.

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7 Car Movies I’ve Watched So Far This Year

Quarantine kept me inside for the first half of 2021, so I’ve logged a few hours of movie-watching. Here are my favorite car movies so far.

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College Students Score Savings with New Hulu Plan

Hulu has rolled out a new plan just for college students. Their ad-supported plan is normally $6 a month, but students save big by paying just $2 a month.

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Car Insurance Companies in Florida

A list of car insurance companies in Florida. Find out the biggest auto insurance company based on market share.

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14 Car Blogs That are Worth Bookmarking

These car blogs have you covered on everything from the latest auto industry news, new car reviews, how-to guides and more.

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The Best Homeowners Insurance Companies

What makes a homeowners insurance company the best? For many, it means providing good customer service. Here are the best homeowners insurance companies of 2020.

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13 Best Car Podcasts to Tune Into

From new-car reviews to auto industry news, here’s our roundup of the best car podcasts.

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Average US Household Spends $23K On Bills

A new report found that the average U.S. household spends $22,668 a year on their bills. See which monthly bills top the list.

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Auto Insurance in Florida - Orange County

Auto insurance in Orange County is among the highest in Florida. See average rates, and compare auto insurance in Apopka, Orlando and more Florida cities.

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Auto Insurance in Florida - Palm Beach County

Auto insurance in Palm Beach County is among the highest in Florida. See average rates for drivers, and compare auto insurance in Florida.

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Auto Insurance for Military Members

If you’re a military member, it’s possible you get deployed or temporarily stationed overseas. Here’s how to keep your auto insurance in good standing during those times, and where to look for discounts.

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Auto Insurance in Florida - Hillsborough County

Auto insurance in Hillsborough County is among the highest in Florida. See average rates for drivers, and compare auto insurance in Tampa and other Hillsborough County cities.

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Auto Insurance Companies Continue Refunds To Customers

Farmers Insurance, USAA and Allstate recently announced another round of refunds for auto insurance customers. See a list of refunds from auto insurance companies.

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Auto Insurance in Florida - Broward County

Auto insurance in Broward County is among the highest in Florida. See average rates for drivers, and compare auto insurance in Florida.

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3 Florida property insurance companies dropping homeowners

An increasing number of Florida homeowners are being dropped by their insurance company. These property insurers are set to drop more than 50,000 Florida policies.

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21 Fantastic Money Hacks for 2021

Does your New Year’s resolution list include ‘save more money’? If so, you’re not alone. Here are 21 awesome money hacks to help you reach your 2021 financial goals.