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Shane Murphy By Shane Murphy

If your financial situation has been affected by the pandemic, you’re probably on the lookout for a quick way to trim down your monthly expenses.

You could always try one of the obvious strategies — switching to generic brands, making your meals at home, or canceling subscription services you don’t use.

But when was the last time you shopped around for a better rate on your car insurance? Over 65% of Americans don't comparison shop, according to ValuePenguin — and it could be costing us.

If it’s been longer than six months, you could be wasting up to $1,127 per year.

Comparing rates from multiple insurance companies might sound like a chore, but thanks to a free service from SmartFinancial you can find a better price online in just minutes.

How SmartFinancial helps you save

To start, SmartFinancial will ask you some quick questions about the factors that can affect your car insurance rate — things like your age, your home state, the type of vehicle you drive, and your driving record.

Based on your answers, they’ll sort through over 200 insurance companies to find the lowest prices available in your area.

They’ll also search for any discounts you may be eligible for. For example, if your car has airbags or daytime running lights, you might be able to land a cheaper rate. Even just wearing your seatbelt could lower your premium.

SmartFinancial does the legwork so that you don’t have to. They make it easy to find the same coverage you already have or better at a lower price.

Stop wasting money

Shopping around for a better rate with SmartFinancial is one of the easiest ways to shave some money off your car insurance bill.

In the same amount of time it takes to watch a cat video on YouTube, you could save yourself almost $100 a month.

So what are you waiting for? Check out SmartFinancial today, and take a turn in the right direction.

About the Author

Shane Murphy

Shane Murphy

Reporter

Shane is a reporter for MoneyWise. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Language & Literature from Western University and is a graduate of the Algonquin College Scriptwriting program.

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