Auto insurance
Editorial Roundup: New England

By The Associated Press Apr. 16, 2021 04:13 PM EDT
Hartford Courant. April 16, 2021. Editorial: The University of Hartford’s job is educating a diverse student body, not staying in NCAA...

FILE — In this Feb. 18, 2020, file photo, is California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara at a state Capitol news conference in Sacramento, Calif. Auto insurers are short-changing California motorists on refunds that were ordered last year because there have been far fewer motor vehicle accidents during the pandemic, the state's insurance regulator said Thursday, March 11, 2021. Commuter traffic has slowly rebounded since then as the state has gradually reopened its economy, but California Insurance Commissioner Lara said insurers still owe consumers more money. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
California says insurers owe drivers more pandemic refunds

By Don Thompson Mar. 11, 2021 04:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2019, file photo, attorney Robert Eglet speaks during a news conference in Las Vegas. A class action lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic for failing to fairly take into account a drop in driving and crashes. Eglet, lead counsel for the law firm Eglet Adams, which filed the lawsuits, said "I believe that the rates should have been cut something in the order of 50-60%. These discounts that were given, were just totally woefully inadequate." (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over rates in pandemic

By Michelle L. Price Feb. 24, 2021 02:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2019, file photo, attorney Robert Eglet speaks during a news conference in Las Vegas. A class action lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic for failing to fairly take into account a drop in driving and crashes. Eglet, lead counsel for the law firm Eglet Adams, which filed the lawsuits, said "I believe that the rates should have been cut something in the order of 50-60%. These discounts that were given, were just totally woefully inadequate." (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over rates in pandemic

By Michelle L. Price Feb. 23, 2021 07:51 PM EST

FILE - In this July 1, 2020 file photo, Instacart worker Saori Okawa loads groceries into her car for home delivery in San Leandro, Calif. Many new gig workers aren’t aware of the tax obligations associated with their new status as independent contractors. Delivery drivers, grocery runners and freelancers need to pay income and self-employment tax on their earnings, which can amount to 30% of their earnings. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Millennial Money: 3 things to know if you’re new to gig work

By Kelsey Sheehy Of Nerdwallet Jan. 26, 2021 06:54 AM EST

FILE - This Aug. 11, 2019 file photo shows Visa credit cards in New Orleans. As you set your financial resolutions for 2021, make sure your credit cards align with your goals. Reviewing your card benefits may reveal opportunities to squeeze out more value. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
7 credit card perks to prioritize in 2021

By Melissa Lambarena Of Nerdwallet Jan. 12, 2021 06:59 AM EST

FILE - In this July 1, 2020, file photo, Instacart worker Saori Okawa loads groceries into her car for home delivery in San Leandro, Calif. There are plenty of jobs in the gig work arena. To stay safe and find the right fit, evaluate the risks, expand your search beyond the obvious roles and calculate how much you’ll really make after taking expenses such as fees and insurance into account. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Millennial Money: Picking a pandemic side gig takes hustle

By Lauren Schwahn Of Nerdwallet Oct. 27, 2020 06:30 AM EDT

Michigan drivers refunded $95M in premiums due to virus

By David Eggert Jul. 27, 2020 04:34 PM EDT
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan motorists are being refunded nearly $95 million in car insurance premiums due to a drop in driving and crash claims during the...

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By The Associated Press Jun. 29, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
The Detroit News. June 23, 2020. Whitmer must answer for nursing home policy Evidence that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was...

Editorial Roundup: Louisiana

By The Associated Press Jun. 17, 2020 03:07 PM EDT
Recent editorials from Louisiana newspapers: ___ June 16 The Advocate on lowering car insurance...

Can't make money right now? Free up cash in your budget

By Courtney Jespersen Of Nerdwallet Jun. 10, 2020 08:45 AM EDT
You’re not the only one with a tight budget. Millions of Americans are currently struggling with unemployment, lost hours and lowered wages. ...

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, R-Gonzales, right, speaks about the legislative session with Senate President Page Cortez, R-Lafayette, left, on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)
Republican lawmakers add mistake in signature business bill

By Melinda Deslatte Jun. 03, 2020 01:21 PM EDT

Why good credit matters — even if you don’t plan to borrow

By Bev O'shea Of Nerdwallet May. 27, 2020 09:49 AM EDT
Even if you don’t plan to borrow a dime, a good credit record is valuable. Think of it like a household fire extinguisher: It’s smart to have a good one even...

GOP lawmakers look to limit car accident claims in Louisiana

By Melinda Deslatte May. 12, 2020 07:18 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's Republican lawmakers Tuesday advanced proposals to limit damage claims against businesses in car wreck lawsuits, pushing...

Montana coronavirus cases decline amid retail re-openings

May. 11, 2020 05:54 PM EDT
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The rate at which Montanans are diagnosed with COVID-19 continues to decline as the state begins its third week in which retailers have...