FDIC looks to change deposit insurance policy following First Republic Bank failure
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a report this week seeking reform of its deposit insurance system due to recent instability in multiple U.S. banks.
FDIC accepts JPMorgan Chase's bid to buy First Republic Bank
JPMorgan Chase Bank will assume all deposits of First Republic Bank, a San Francisco-based bank that has been struggling and widely viewed as the next to fail amid the banking crisis.
How to insure your jewelry and what you'll need for the process
Jewelry insurance can save owners thousands when items are inevitably lost or stolen. This form of insurance can help offer piece of mind for prized possessions.
Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.
Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey
Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.
Americans won't find relief at the pump this week as gas prices edge higher: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by less than five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a decrease in demand and a break in oil prices, AAA said.
Negative car equity is rising: Here's how you can avoid owing more than your car is worth
The average negative equity value of auto trade-ins was $5,341 in the fourth quarter of 2022, up 29% from the previous year, according to Edmunds.
Cities sue Hyundai, Kia after wave of car thefts
At least eight U.S. cities have sued Kia and Hyundai for failing to install anti-theft technologies, which has led to a surge in auto theft and destruction.
Virgin cruise passenger falls from balcony and later dies
A Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady passenger died on Sunday after falling from their balcony. The ship returned to its port in Miami, before resuming the itinerary.
Flood insurance: Why you should consider flood insurance during spring
Spring is one of the best seasons during the year to have some form of flooding insurance due to the melting snow and sporadic weather storms.
Gas prices rise in sync with temperature: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased by five cents from last week to $3.48, reflecting strong demand for gas and rising oil prices, AAA said.
Drivers with poor credit scores can pay up to 60% more for car insurance
Auto insurance costs can be significantly larger for those with poor credit scores, studies show. Here’s how to raise your credit score.
How the last-ditch effort to save Silicon Valley Bank failed
Withdrawals accelerated late in the morning on the West Coast on Thursday, March 9. Executives paced the office on phone calls as employees watched and texted details to each other.
Gas prices hold steady despite market turmoil: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas held steady at $3.46, even as oil prices plunged to levels not seen since August 2021, AAA said.
Most car buyers want to buy insurance at point of sale, study says
Seventy-two percent of recent car buyers said they would like an opportunity to get auto insurance at the dealership and 70% said they believed the experience would "make things easier and more convenient," according to a study by insurance marketplace Polly.
Shopping for auto insurance surges to all-time high as consumers search for better rates: J.D. Power
The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 12.1% in the fourth quarter of 2022, and the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power's Quarterly Shopping List.
Gas prices drop, but consumers should brace for pricier summer blend fuel: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped to $3.37, two cents less than last week but a penny more than the cost of gas at the start of this week, AAA said.
Life insurers boosted premiums, now they are paying refunds
Approximately 43,000 refund checks totaling $69 million were issued in recent weeks to Voya Financial policyholders as insurers hope to avoid costly lawsuits.
Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop
Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.
Inflation is why some homeowners don't have enough insurance to cover a disaster: Survey
U.S. homeowners could be at risk of having inadequate home insurance coverage because most failed to check and update their policies to account for inflation and rising costs, a Policygenius survey said.