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 ...

Many drivers think the cost of car insurance depends mostly on your driving record. But increasingly, car insurers also include other factors that have nothing to do with driving. Consumer Reports got ...

TULSA, Okla. — Whether you’re shopping for a new ride or just protecting the one you have, your credit score has a significant impact on what you pay for auto insurance, according to a new deep dive ...

Only 1.76% of Americans have a perfect credit score. Here's why you don't need one, and what matters more for your financial ...

If you want to save money on your car insurance, you may want to start by improving your credit score. A credit-based insurance score is a tool that companies can use to predict how likely you are to ...

Your credit score can impact your car insurance rate. According to a recent Zebra analysis, people whose credit score is below 580 (poor credit) pay $2,729 annually in car insurance. Those with an 800 ...

Black Georgians often pay more for car insurance than their white neighbors because of non-driving record factors such as ...

Hitting an 800 credit score bumps you into the exceptional range. Here's what that means, and how to keep your place in the ...