Peace of mind that lasts just 7 days doesn't make sense...or does it? Here's why one-week car insurace actually makes sense.

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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 ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

A car insurance policy usually lasts six months to a year. If you need coverage for a shorter period of time, temporary insurance may sound ideal but it can have some major drawbacks. You may want to ...

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