Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

You know your credit score affects mortgage rates and credit card approvals. But car insurance? In most states, insurers use your credit to calculate premiums—and it matters more than you think. More ...

Drivers with poor credit usually pay for more car insurance. That's because, in the majority of states, car insurance companies can use your credit history when determining your monthly premiums.

Having bad credit can make life challenging. You may not be able to buy a house or even qualify for a decent auto loan. Once you do obtain a car, then you have to deal with the cost of insurance.

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. You may be accustomed to paying your auto insurance company — millions of Americans do it every month without a ...

Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.

The average annual rate for homeowners insurance increased by nearly 20% between 2021 and 2023, according to Insurify. Auto insurance premiums are up 16.5% in the last year, according to the Bureau of ...