If you’re a good driver and you have bad credit, you’re paying more for car insurance, according to a new study. That study from the Consumer Federation of America looked into how auto insurers use ...
Similarly, someone with a fair credit score who moves to a good credit score (670 to 739) could save up to $540 per year on car insurance. Here's what you need to know about car insurance and your ...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – This consumer alert is all about putting the power in your hands. Last week we told you about a report revealing that if you have bad credit, you pay hundreds, sometimes thousands ...
It doesn’t always matter that you’re a safe driver — having a bad credit score can significantly increase how much you pay for car insurance. The nonprofit group Consumer Federation of America (CFA) ...
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 a perfect driving record can pay twice as much for car insurance if they have bad credit. Improving a credit score from "very poor" to "exceptional" can yield car insurance savings of 273 ...
You can still get car insurance with no credit history, but you’ll likely pay higher premiums than drivers with good credit or longer credit history. Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto ...
Building and maintaining good credit is hard work. But that hard work can pay off. A strong credit score can help you qualify for lower rates on loans or the best rewards credit cards, and it can even ...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A study by the Consumer Federation of America shows that New Yorkers with low credit scores pay more for their car insurance, even when they have clean driving records. The study ...