Louisiana State

Columbus, OH

Maryland State

Money

The average car insurance premium is projected to cost nearly $2,500 this year — almost $1,000 higher than in 2021, when prices bottomed out during the pandemic. A new report from Insurify, an insurance marketplace, estimates that the average cost for a full coverage auto insurance policy will rise to $2,469 by the end of 2024. That would be a 22% increase over last year, when premiums averaged $2,019.

Average Car Insurance Prices Expected to Hit $2,500 This Year

Houston, TX

The New York Times

For the poorest Americans, finding an apartment to rent or a home to buy often means tapping into a vast network of nonprofit groups that use public and charitable funds to rehab or build affordable housing. Over the past year, the skyrocketing cost of property insurance has put that network on shaky ground.

Soaring Insurance Costs Could ‘End’ Affordable Housing, Developers Warn

Missouri State

Minnesota State

Fox Business

A new report from Insurify shows the average U.S. rate for full auto insurance jumped to $2,329 in the first half of 2024, a 15% increase from last year.

Car insurance premiums could skyrocket 50% in some states this year

The Guardian

We want to hear from people across the US who have been affected by the volatility of the home insurance market

Tell us: have you been affected by the US insurance crisis?

South Carolina State

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California, MO

American Insight

Auto insurance is becoming more expensive for Americans this year, contrary to earlier expectations of a slowdown in price hikes. Data from the first half of the year reveals a 15% increase in full-coverage premiums, with costs projected to reach an average of $2,469 by year's end, according to Insurify, an auto insurance comparison platform.

Car insurance premiums surge by 15%, CA rates to increase 50%

Sag Harbor, NY

NewsNinja

Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

SmartAsset

As seniors transition into retirement, evaluating homeowners insurance becomes even more important. Seniors’ home insurance needs may differ due to factors such as fixed incomes and potentially outdated home structures. Understanding how coverage can protect against risks specific to aging homes or health-related incidents is key. Additionally, some insurance providers offer discounts for seniors that […] The post What to Know About Homeowners Insurance for Seniors appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

What to Know About Homeowners Insurance for Seniors

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Car insurance premium rates can feel arbitrary and unjust to many of us. But what affects car insurance rates — and why?. Turns out, it’s not so arbitrary. Your rate is actually determined through a complicated algorithm aiming...

7 Factors Secretly Skyrocketing Your Car Insurance Rates

California State

CBS News

There's some bad news ahead for the nation's car owners, with a new report forecasting that auto insurance — one of the biggest drivers of inflation this year — will continue to rise in 2024. In fact, residents of three states could see their coverage rates spike by 50% in 2024. That's according to a new report from Insurify, a company that provides data about auto insurance rates. The typical U.S. insurance policy will jump 22% this year to an average annual premium of $2,469 by year-end, the report found. That comes after drivers saw their policies jump 24% in 2023,...

Car insurance rates could jump 50% in 3 states. Here's where.

Florida State

NBC News

After five decades working as a teacher and school administrator, Janet Stone envisioned a relaxing retirement in her condo overlooking Florida’s Atlantic coast. Instead, she’s gone back to work teaching preschoolers with disabilities and living with her son in Las Vegas to pay off a $100,000 bill from her condo association — her portion of a multimillion-dollar project to replace the 53-year-old building’s deteriorating concrete.

A reckoning is coming for Florida's condo owners as buildings face millions in repairs

Georgia State

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Winder, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

HVAC systems are crucial for home comfort. They’re also a significant investment. Including HVAC coverage in your insurance can provide peace of mind. It offers financial protection against unexpected issues. Let’s explore why HVAC coverage is important and how it benefits homeowners. 1. Understanding HVAC Insurance Coverage. What...

HVAC Coverage: Why It Should Be Included In Your Insurance

USA TODAY

Rising premiums are prompting more motorists to drop insurance. Their choice pushes up premiums for the rest of us.

More motorists are dropping insurance. Guess who pays the price?

Investing in vacation rental properties, also known as STRs (short-term rentals), can be an excellent way to generate passive income and build wealth over time. However, figuring out how to finance a vacation rental property requires careful planning and a good understanding of your financial options. Potential financing avenues include traditional mortgages, owner financing or […] The post How to Finance a Vacation Rental Property appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

How to Finance a Vacation Rental Property

Retirement Daily

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes several provisions to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare recipients.

The New Medicare Part D Premiums Guide

Homebuyers face a changing housing market this weekend as major shifts to how real estate agents are paid take effect. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) groundbreaking new commission-sharing agreement will end the common practice of home sellers automatically covering the fees for real estate agents on both sides of the transaction. The new rules start on Saturday.

Will New Rules for Real Estate Commissions Lower the Cost of Selling a Home?

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Cordele, GA

Officials with the Middle District of Georgia recently announced that Rontavious Jamal Jackson, a 33-year-old from Cordele, Georgia, has admitted guilt to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon after his involvement in a burglary where 62 firearms were stolen from a Macon pawn shop in 2023. Jackson faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, along with three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than 60 Firearms from Pawn Shop

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Fox 8

NewsBreak

Insurance costs soar post-Ida, even without direct damage, commissioner responds

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