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 ...

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 ...

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.