After shredding a tire on a Fiji pothole, I assumed my credit card wouldn't cover it. Filing the claim anyway taught me a valuable lesson.

Renting a car during the holidays can be pricey, especially with insurance costs. Many credit cards offer rental car coverage as a complimentary benefit, which you can use to skip extra charges while ...

You've already planned your route, worked out all the best places to stop, and decided which company to rent a car from for your trip to Europe-- but what about insurance? When you go to pick up your ...

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 or all of the products on this ...

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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 ...

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...