Although my auto insurance will cost about $3,600 for the year, I can pay the total amount in six installments. Unfortunately, the first installment is higher due to the inclusion of a “deposit.” I need to send in $1,147 for my auto insurance this month. The good news is that I should be able to renegotiate my rate or shop around in May, when I’m out of the “state pool.” I hope that I’ll be able to find something significantly cheaper, but I know it’s going to be difficult.
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Luke Landes founded Consumerism Commentary in 2003 and has been building online communities since 1990. Luke, also known as Flexo, has contributed to PC World Magazine, US News, Forbes, and other publications. 



