First-time drivers can save by qualifying for discounts and comparing companies.

The cheapest car insurance offers low rates but don’t skimp on coverage options.

The phrase describes a policy structure that allows coverage to begin without an upfront deposit — a modest but meaningful change for families managing tight monthly budgets.

Your driving history also plays a large role in your auto insurance rate. Drivers who have clean records will usually pay less than those with accidents, speeding tickets or other violations. Again, ...

RaShawn Mitchner is a MarketWatch Guides team senior editor covering personal finance topics and insurance. She’s spent over a decade writing and editing articles about how to save money on travel, ...

Leslie Kasperowicz is the former managing editor at insurance marketplace Quote.com. She has spent more than a decade writing about auto and home insurance after spending four years in customer ...