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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...