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Savvy Senior: How seniors can save on auto insurance
2025-05-02 23:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Dear Savvy Senior,Can you offer any tips to help seniors save on their auto insurance? I recently turned 70 and got hit with a 25 percent premium increase on my car insurance and am looking for ways to save. Older DriverDear Driver,As auto insurance rates across the country continue to rise for all drivers, seniors can face an even bigger price hike, once they reach their 70s and their driving skills begin to decline. Fortunately, there are ways you can reduce your premiums. To find out what discounts may be available to you, contact your auto insurer and inquire about these options.Increase your deductible: Paying a higher deductible could save you big on premiums. For example, raising your deductible from $500 to $1,000 can bring your annual premiums down by 15 to 20 percent, on average.Adjust your coverage: If youre driving an older vehicle, you may want to consider dropping collision and/or comprehensive coverage if your premium is more than 10 percent of the cars value. Collisio...
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2025-05-02 21:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
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2025-05-02 21:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
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