How Much Car Insurance Do I Need?
How Much Car Insurance Do I Need? When it comes to car insurance, the age-old question is, How much car insurance do I need? Here's a quick-and-dirty answer: You need $500,000 worth of liability insurance. That’s the type of auto coverage you’re legally required to have to drive anywhere. And that’s the bare minimum amount of coverage we recommend for all drivers—but there’s a lot more to it than that. We’ll talk more about other kinds of coverage below, but that gives you a rough idea to start! The next question on your mind is probably, How much should I pay for car insurance? After all, if you’re looking for the biggest bang for your buck, you may think, Shouldn’t I go for the cheapest option? There’s just one problem with going the cheapest route: Saving money isn’t the only part of buying car insurance. You also have to think about protecting your finances from the possibility of a 10-car pileup. (Okay, so that’s a little unlikely,...