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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 ...

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.

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 ...

Texans with low credit scores are paying almost $3,000 more for home insurance on average each year than those with high scores, according to a new report that also found the scores impact consumer ...

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.

A new report found that having a low credit score can double the amount a person pays for homeowners insurance, and the figure is higher for those in Illinois. The Consumer Federation of America and ...