Your credit history dramatically impacts car insurance costs, even if you're a safe driver who rarely files claims.

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 ...

TULSA, Okla. — Whether you’re shopping for a new ride or just protecting the one you have, your credit score has a significant impact on what you pay for auto insurance, according to a new deep dive ...

Drivers with bad credit can get a MasterCard with a $10,000 limit. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it comes with a catch, where you could lose your car if you miss a credit card payment. Car ...

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 ...

Bad credit can hold you back financially. While it might be more challenging to find an auto loan, it’s still possible to get one with bad credit. Yes, you can get a car loan with bad credit. Most ...

Learn when refinancing an auto loan with bad credit might make sense Written By Written by Staff Loans Editor, WSJ | Buy Side Hannah Alberstadt is a Buy Side staff editor specializing in loans. She is ...

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Can you buy a new car with bad credit in 2025? Yes, it’s possible, but it’s tricky and carries some risks. Still, it can be done if you do your homework and plan properly. Ideally, you should avoid ...