Owning a car is expensive, but it's not just vehicle prices that are driving up costs. Insurance premiums rose 18% between 2026 and 2025, hitting an average of $194 per month, according to the car ...

Michelle is a lead editor at Forbes Advisor. She has been a journalist for over 35 years, writing about insurance for consumers for the last decade. Prior to covering insurance, Michelle was a ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...