Economics

Fuel Prices Surge: Why the $5 Diesel Benchmark Threatens to Raise the Cost of “Everything”

March 17, 2026

The U.S. economy is facing a significant inflationary headwind as energy prices spike across the board. Diesel fuel has officially hit the $5 per gallon mark — a rare milestone…

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Stolen Car Claim Denied? Late Notice and Cooperation Traps

March 15, 2026

When your car gets stolen, most people do the same first step: call the police. That part is necessary. It’s also not enough. Auto theft claims get denied all the…

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Tennessee auto insurance rates are finally cooling in 2026

March 13, 2026

After a few years where renewals felt like a guaranteed punch to the budget, the rate environment is calming down in 2026. ValuePenguin’s State of Auto Insurance 2026 report projects…

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Your car could pay tolls like a phone tap, and North Carolina is testing it

March 13, 2026

Most toll roads in the US still run on the same basic idea from the 1990s: stick a transponder on the windshield, tie it to a prepaid account, and let…

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Turning 16 is exciting. Adding a teen to your car insurance is not.

March 11, 2026

For a lot of families, the driver’s license comes with a second milestone: the moment you open your renewal or run a quote and realize the premium jumped way more…

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Cheapest Car Insurance in New Jersey: What to Know Before You Shop

March 11, 2026

New Jersey is an expensive state for auto insurance, and the gap between “minimum coverage” and “full coverage” is usually huge. A typical driver can see full coverage pricing land…

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New Hampshire doesn’t require car insurance, but “no insurance” isn’t the same as “no responsibility”

March 10, 2026

New Hampshire is the one state where drivers can legally register and operate a vehicle without carrying an auto insurance policy. That’s real. It’s also where a lot of people…

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State Farm says it will return $5 billion to auto customers

March 9, 2026

State Farm says it plans to refund $5 billion to its auto insurance customers, averaging about $100 per vehicle, in what it describes as the largest dividend payout in the…

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