Protect your finances with gap insurance by covering the difference between your car's value and loan balance in case of ...

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 car's value can depreciate by up to 20% in its first year, according to Kelley Blue Book. If you're leasing or financing a vehicle, you could find yourself in a situation where the balance on your ...

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

You’re driving off the lot in a new car — but the second you do, its value starts to drop. If you get into an accident or your car gets stolen in the first year or two, your auto insurance might not ...

About one in five motorists lease rather than own their car, according to data from Cox Automotive. Leasing can mean less money down and lower monthly payments than with a financed vehicle — not to ...

Gap insurance can pay out if the balance on your car loan is larger than the amount your insurance company will pay if your car is totaled Insurance companies pay the depreciated value of your car if ...