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Top Car Insurance for Repairs: What You Should Know Before You Get A Quote

When something goes wrong with your car, you want it to be taken care of as soon as possible. This is especially the case if you’ve been in an accident or if you discover that something isn’t working correctly. However, it’s important that you understand your options before getting a quote from any car insurance company. The way you proceed will have a significant impact on your car insurance cost and the length of time you’ll have to wait before your claim is settled. If you’re looking to get the best car insurance for repairs, this article can help you understand the different asects of the topic. Keep reading to find out more about why you need to get the best car insurance for repairs, as well as the factors that you should consider when getting a quote from a company. What is car insurance for repairs? Car insurance for repairs is a type of car insurance that will cover the cost of repairs. This is different from a regular car insurance policy in that you’ll have to wait for your ...

What You Need to Know About Cheap Auto Insurance

Did you know that there are ways to save money on your auto insurance? If you’re not from the States where auto insurance is standard, it comes as a shock to learn that most people are missing out on such bargains. But, that’s okay, because even with the rise in prices, there’s still a lot you can do to save money on your auto insurance.  If you’re not already aware, auto insurance is a thing in most states where you live. That’s because it’s required by law in order to drive on public roads. So, if you don’t have insurance, your driving privileges will be revoked. However, it’s not as expensive as you think. There are many ways to save money on auto insurance. Here are 7 of them: Know What You Can Do to Save Money on Auto Insurance Before you start shopping for auto insurance, it’s a good idea to know what kind of coverage you need. Start by brushing up on your state’s minimum requirements. You’ll also want to make sure you’re in compliance with your own personal preferences....

Tips for Saving Money on Auto Insurance

Do you have a car? If yes, then chances are you also have a car insurance policy as well. Having a car is a necessary evil in most urban centers. If you don’t have a car or don’t own one yet, you’ll need to secure car insurance in the future.  Most states in the United States require motorists to carry insurance.  It’s also the law that all drivers are required to have car insurance. If you don’t have a car yet, it doesn’t mean you can’t get one in the future. If you don’t have a car and you need to buy one in the future, chances are you’ll need to secure insurance as well. The good news is that you can save money on your auto insurance policy by taking some simple steps. In this article, we will cover some helpful tips on how to save money on auto insurance. Decide on Which Type of Coverage You Need The first step to saving money on your auto insurance is to decide which coverage you need. Most auto insurance companies offer multiple types of coverage. You can choose between ...

A new way to pick the best school for your child

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Different types of data can influence how parents select schools for their children. Viktorcvetkovic/E+ via Getty Images David M. Houston , George Mason University When parents look for information to help them choose a good elementary or secondary school for their child, they often turn to a variety of sources online. For instance, they may check out state government websites that provide “ report cards ” on local schools. Examples include Virginia’s School Quality Profiles or Ohio’s School Report Cards . Parents might also rely on popular school rating websites like GreatSchools.org , Niche.com or U.S. News & World Report’s K-12 schools directory , which claims to help parents find the “best” schools for their child. As a researcher who specializes in education policy , I see some shortcomings with how many of these websites portray school quality to the public. I’m interested in the kinds of information that parents use to make school-relat...

What is a 529 college savings plan? An economist explains

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A 529 plan can pay for up to $10,000 a year for tuition at K-12 schools. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images Robert H. Scott III , Monmouth University The college savings plan known as a “529” is often touted as a smart way to save for a child’s college education. But these plans involve more than just putting away money for college. Here, Robert H. Scott III , an expert on 529s , shines light on how the plans work. What are 529 plans? A 529 college savings plan is an investment account that families can open to save for college by investing money that grows tax-free. The name of the account comes from Section 529 of the U.S. tax code. The money can be used for qualifying education expenses , such as tuition, room and board, textbooks, computers and travel. People can add money to a 529 account whenever they like, or set up automatic withdrawals from their checking account. At the end of 2020, Americans had invested a total of US$...

Revolutionary changes in transportation, from electric vehicles to ride sharing, could slow global warming – if they’re done right, IPCC says

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Electric vehicle sales are growing quickly. Michael Fousert/Unsplash Alan Jenn , University of California, Davis Around the world, revolutionary changes are under way in transportation. More electric vehicles are on the road, people are taking advantage of sharing mobility services such as Uber and Lyft, and the rise in telework during the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way people think about commuting. Transportation is a growing source of the global greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change, accounting for 23% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions worldwide in 2019 and 29% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. The systemic changes under way in the transportation sector could begin lowering that emissions footprint. But will they reduce emissions enough? In a new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released April 4, 2022, scientists examined the latest research on efforts to mitigate climate chan...

To understand why Biden extended tariffs on solar panels, take a closer look at their historical impact

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China’s cheaper solar panels made it harder for U.S. companies to compete. Ruan Xuefeng/VCG via Getty Images David J. Feldman , National Renewable Energy Laboratory President Joe Biden extended tariffs on imported solar panels in February 2022 in a bid to protect domestic manufacturing. These tariffs add a 14%-15% tax on cheaper imports, raising their cost in the U.S. At the same time, the Biden administration is urging an expansion of renewable energy and energy security, two priorities for many countries. As an energy analyst focused on renewable electricity generation, I follow the impact of solar policies. To understand why the tariffs were extended, it’s helpful to understand their historical impact. The U.S. was a solar leader once U.S. engineers invented the solar cell , the part of the panel that generates electricity, in the 1950s at Bell Labs. The country was a world leader in manufacturing until about 20 years ago. Several solar cells connected together...