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.

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 ...

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Car rental, cell phone and travel insurance are increasingly common perks on credit cards. Some cards even offer pet insurance and rewards on insurance payments. Many credit cards offer various types ...

Florida graduate student Alexis Brake is doing something pretty unusual. Not only is she pursuing a combined M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Miami, Brake has decided to steer clear of ...