Compare Financial Products

We track down the best products and services from America’s leading brands so you don’t have to. See our reviews & analysis for the following topics.

Reviews & advice from a trusted source

Our mission with LA Times Compare is to provide a simple way for our readers to compare the facts they need to make informed decisions on everyday products and services.

We aim to give our readers access to expert knowledge on the topics we cover. Our Commerce Team employs a host of skilled freelance writers chosen for their subject-matter expertise and product research skills.

We partner with top brands across the country to help you find and compare the best products on the market.

Quickly compare products from multiple providers

Our product comparisons bring you the facts so you can make informed decisions.

Comparing products one by one from multiple providers can be time-consuming and confusing. Through informational guides and product overviews, we cut through the noise and bring our readers a rundown of our favorite options on the market.

We combine our reviews and research with helpful comparison tools that allow you to view customized pricing from multiple providers at once across a range of categories.

Our writers, reviewers, and editors do their best to compare products side-by-side against the same criteria you would, to bring our readers the most important information all in one place.

Learn from expert contributors

Education is the first step to making smart decisions.

We aim to answer our readers’ toughest questions and prepare them to make educated decisions on day-to-day products and services. Our Commerce Team has curated a host of expert freelance writers from various backgrounds to bring our readers trusted opinions on the topics we write about.

The topics we cover range from understanding Workers’ Compensation in California, to figuring out what type of travel coverage you may need on your next vacation to Baja Mexico.

Our methodology

Our method of evaluating products is simple but effective: what would we look for as a consumer?

Consumer point of view:

As part of our review process, our team aims to inspect each product from the consumer’s point of view and highlight the elements that matter most to us as Californians and consumers.

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We opt for “like-for-like” comparisons:

Although the variables we look at differ based on the category, the features we compare remain the same across all providers within each category; Affordability, popularity, customer satisfaction rates, noteworthy product features, and more.

Clarity and brevity:

Our team works to compile the most important information on each product and present it to you in the clearest way possible. We work on breaking down the jargon and the fine print to make it easy to understand which products and services may be the best fit for you.

We value your trust:

We aren’t swayed by sponsored products. As part of the long-standing trust with our readers, we always work to provide you with the facts and our honest opinions fueled by research. Our editorial team does not receive direct compensation from our advertisers. Learn more about the LA Times Compare editorial policy here