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 ...

CheapInsurance.com examines how an applicant’s financial profile intersects with their driving profile in determining auto insurance rates. Most drivers know that factors like driving record, vehicle ...

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 ...

A mini figure of a blue car on top of a credit score report document. CheapInsurance.com examines how an applicant’s financial profile intersects with their driving profile in determining auto ...