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Melanie Krieps Mergen

Expert Insurance Writer
    Melanie Mergen is an insurance writer with more than 8 years of writing, research, and editing experience. She’s covered topics like car insurance, home insurance, finance, and car ownership for Jerry. Her mission in doing so is to help people secure and protect their most important assets while making the best possible use of their finances.
    Prior to joining forces with Jerry, Melanie worked as a freelance content writer and editor, a teaching artist, and journalist. She received her Creative Writing MFA from Columbia University.
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      Expertise
      • Car insurance
      • Home insurance
      • Car maintenance
      • Finance
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      Education
      • MFA, Creative Writing, Columbia University

    Latest Articles by Melanie Krieps Mergen

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    Best Car Insurance Companies in Arkansas

    Travelers, Farmers, Bristol West, and more make our list as some of the best car insurance companies in Arkansas.
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    How to Find the Best Full Coverage Car Insurance in Pennsylvania

    Most Pennsylvania drivers need full coverage. Nationwide, Travelers, and Allstate are the three best companies for Pennsylvania full coverage car insurance.
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    All about Non-Owner Car Insurance in Georgia

    A Georgia non-owner auto insurance policy offers supplemental liability protection and can help you avoid a lapse in coverage if you don’t own a car.

    Latest Answers by Melanie Krieps Mergen

    How do you use 4 wheel drive in a Toyota Highlander?
    I’m going on a ski trip with some friends, and I’m a little nervous about driving in the snow. My mom said that I’ll have more control if I turn on four-wheel drive in my car, but I don’t know how! What’s the best way to use 4WD in a Toyota Highlander?
    How do I sleep in my car in the winter?
    A friend in Denver wants me to drive out for a week to go skiing. I’ve never been on a solo road trip, and almost my entire budget is going toward skiing. What are some hacks to sleep in my car during a winter road trip?
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    My car is in the shop with the dealer, but I still need a car to get to work. How do I get a loaner from the dealer?