Luxury cars come with a higher price tag, but many drivers don’t realize that the same features that make these cars feel special can also bump up their insurance costs. Leather seats, powerful engines, and high-tech safety features are all expensive to repair or replace after an accident, and insurers…

Getting a DUI in Michigan can have lasting and costly consequences. Beyond fines and legal trouble, drivers will see their insurance rates increase when their policies renew — some drivers may even get dropped by their carrier. Average rate data from Quadrant Information Services shows that Michigan car insurance rates…

F.J. Jimenez/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Virginia drivers used to be able to circumvent minimum insurance coverage by paying a $500 uninsured motor vehicle (UMV) fee. However, this is no longer the case. Drivers are now mandated by law to carry a certain amount of bodily injury liability…

Cherdchanok Treevanchai/Getty Images Key takeaways Home insurance typically covers foundation issues caused by covered perils, such as fire and severe weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes. Exclusions to coverage may include wear and tear, neglect, faulty construction and settling or expansion of soil. It is important for homeowners to maintain…