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Michelle Ballestrasse

Expert Insurance Writer
Michelle Ballestrasse is an insurance writer with over eight years of publishing industry experience. Michelle’s writing spans a variety of industries, including insurance, finance, music, automotive, and real estate. Michelle has written over 200 articles for Jerry on topics ranging from state-specific bill of sale requirements to in-depth guides into popular vehicles.
Before joining Jerry, Michelle worked as a freelance gaming journalist for Screen Rant, a content writer for Entefy, and content editor at Vaco.
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    Expertise
    • Car insurance
    • Car repair and maintenance
    • Car loans
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    Education
    • M.A., Creative Writing, University of Leeds
    • B.A., Creative Writing, San Jose State University
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    Credentials
    • Certificate, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, San Francisco State University, 2021

Latest Articles by Michelle Ballestrasse

Rhode Island Bill of Sale

Rhode Island Bill of Sale

Rhode Island requires a bill of sale in order to privately sell a car. It is a vital part of the transfer process.
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Ohio Bill of Sale

A bill of sale is not required to sell a car in Ohio, but if you decide to draft one, it should include information about the car, buyer, and seller.
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Pennsylvania Bill of Sale

Pennsylvania does not require a bill of sale when a car is privately purchased, but drafting one is a smart move.

Latest Answers by Michelle Ballestrasse

How long should you let clear coat dry before driving?
I just repainted my car. I finished the job with a layer of clear coat to protect it from fading. But I’m still a bit worried about driving it—I don’t want anything to happen that would force me to start over because painting it took a lot of effort and money. How long does clear coat take to fully cure?
How much is the fine for driving in the bus lane?
I live in California and they just installed a bus lane on a pretty busy road. It’s been kind of annoying because it’s one less lane for traffic to use, so it seems to defeat the purpose. What’s the fine for driving in the bus lane?
What should I do with my old driver’s license?
I just got my new driver’s license with my updated address. I’m not sure what to do with the old one, and I’m kind of afraid to just throw it in the garbage. Is there some way I can safely dispose of my old driver’s license?