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Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features. Your “connected car” might automatically detect an accident and call emergency services, or send a notification if a child is left in the back seat.

But connected cars are also sophisticated surveillance devices. The data they collect can create a highly revealing picture of each driver. If this data is misused, it can result in privacy and security threats.

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DishonestyAt 42%, Gen Zers are in the lead among age-based groups that are willing to lie on their insurance applications. (Credit: Zoran Zeremski/Adobe Stock) A recent NerdWallet survey of more than 2,000 adults indicated that one in five Americans lie on their insurance applications.

According to the data, more Gen Zers believe it is acceptable to falsify their personal information than any other age group at 42%, compared to 28% of millennials, 17% of Gen Xers, and 6% of Baby Boomers.

"It may not seem like a big deal to lie on an insurance application, but doing so can come with unexpected consequences that can potentially impact you and your family's well-being," said NerdWallet finance expert Melissa Lambarena. "Instead, find savings by asking your insurance provider about potential discounts, and shop around for better rates."

How many Americans lie on insurance applications? NerdWallet research reveals which demographic is most likely to fabricate details provided to their insurer.

Homeowners have some options to secure home insurance in today's challenging market.

Choosing a higher deductible and exploring coverage options like actual cash value insurance can help, as can developing a favorable risk profile by fixing smaller losses without filing an insurance claim, says McMurtie. He added that it's important for home buyers to consider both the cost of the home as well as the cost of insuring the home and having conversations with an insurance advisor before signing on the dotted line. Things like the size of a home, the age of a home and where the home is located are all factors that can impact insurance.

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The cost of owning a home in the US has increased 26% since 2020, as expenses including taxes, insurance and utilities all soared during a period of high inflation across the economy.

The average annual outlay for owning and maintaining a typical single-family home — not including mortgage payments — totaled $18,118 in March, the personal finance website Bankrate found. That works out to $1,510 a month, roughly $300 more than four years earlier, when pandemic lock downs began.

Homeownership Costs in US Jumped 26% Since Pandemic Began The cost of owning a home in the US has increased 26% since 2020, as expenses including taxes, insurance and utilities all soared during a period of high

Drivers often find it all-too-easy to accelerate to potentially dangerous speeds, especially when they're running late, agitated by another vehicle, or simply unconcerned with the rules of the road.

It follows that there were 12,151 speed-related deaths in the U.S. in 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. And consider these speeding statistics included in the 2022 Traffic Safety Culture Index prepared by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety:

Just under 50% of respondents said they have driven at least 15 mph over the speed limit on a freeway; and
About 35% said they have driven over the speed limit on a residential street.
"Fewer drivers perceived speeding as a dangerous activity [compared to past studies], and the speeding behaviors had the least social disapproval of all the examined unsafe driving behaviors," researchers reported.

10 cars most likely to be linked to speeding It can be difficult for some drivers to resist the urge to speed.