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Insurance salespeople will assure you that a dozen different kinds of insurance are necessary to feel secure in life. But often these very insurance policies are what’s holding you back financially, insuring you for low-risk “what if” scenarios, and very often not even actually covering what you think they are. Try these tips to figure out exactly what insurances are important in your life:

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Auto insurance in one of those frustrating expenses in life – it can be quite expensive, but the alternative of not having any and being involved in an accident can be a whole lot more expensive. Here are some ways you might be able to save money on your car insurance:

1. Compare quotes from at least three different insurance companies – the amounts can vary considerably, and some might offer discounts if you can pay the premium annually.
2. Ask if you can get a discount by buying your other insurance needs from the same company.
3. Keep your driving record clean, and remind your insurance agent if your accident or speeding fine is more than three or four years old – at most, after five years, you can usually be insured as a driver with a clean record.
4. Increase the deductibles on your policy, especially for highly unlikely events. Check with your insurance agent about exactly what the possibilities are – some insurance companies have standard deductibles that won’t change unless you ask about them, and this could lower your insurance costs.
5. Be aware that if you are a student, having good grades can actually get you an insurance policy discount as well.
6. Consider installing anti-theft devices to your car – check with your insurance company about how much these will decrease your premium and decide if it is worthwhile.