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How To Use AI To Take Control of Your Health Insurance
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How Much Does Insurance Cost for a Lucid Air?
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Can You Negotiate Car Insurance?
You can't negotiate your auto insurance rate. But you can save by comparing quotes, taking advantage of discounts and bundling your... Read More
Can You Cancel Health Insurance at Any Time?
Your ability to cancel health insurance any time depends on the plan. Job-based plans have restrictions, but other plans can be cancelled... Read More
How Much Is Urgent Care With and Without Insurance?
Urgent care costs an average of $120 if you visit a hospital or $184 at a private clinic. The cost you pay depends on your plan details,... Read More
What Is Direct Primary Care?
With direct primary care, you pay a membership fee that provides access to your primary doctor at any time. It can be useful, but it... Read More
Is Genetic Testing Covered By Insurance?
Health insurance sometimes covers genetic testing, but it depends on the test and your plan. Check your plan details first so you aren't... Read More
Car Storage Insurance: Coverage and Costs
Car storage insurance is a type of coverage that protects your car when it isn't being driven. Before you drive your car, you have to put... Read More
How to Get Health Insurance After Open Enrollment Ends
You can get health insurance after open enrollment ends if you're eligible for a special enrollment period. Otherwise, consider buying a... Read More
How Old Do You Have to Be to Drive in Each State?
You can start driving with a learner's permit between the ages of 14 and 16 in most states. You can usually get a restricted license around... Read More
What Is Builder's Risk Insurance and How Does It Work?
Builder's risk insurance is a type of policy that covers homes and buildings that are still under construction. This type of insurance also... Read More
About the Author
Managing Editor
Ben Breiner is the Managing Editor of ValuePenguin/LendingTree's insurance vertical. He oversees a team of writers who focus on guiding readers through the rigors of home and auto coverage. He still loves that moment when the words fall together and he can translate an intimidating topic so a reader can make the best choice.
Ben got involved in insurance in 2021 when he joined ValuePenguin. He moved up from writer to editor and watched the team grow to expand the ways it helps consumers. Before that, he spent a decade as a sportswriter for newspapers in the Southeast and Midwest.
Ben had to put off buying his first car because of high insurance rates, so he's keenly aware how the wrong policy can get in the way of your goals. He should've shopped around and looked to the experts.
Insurance tip
Always keep an eye out for insurance you can load up on at a low price. A lot more liability coverage won't break the bank and protects your hard-earned assets.
Expertise
- Car insurance
- Home insurance
- Renters insurance
Education
- BA, Economics and Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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