Your credit score could be costing you BIG on homeowners insurance. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains why ...

A new report found that having a low credit score can double the amount a person pays for homeowners insurance, and the figure is higher for those in Illinois. The Consumer Federation of America and ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A lower credit score could double the price you pay for homeowners’ insurance, according to a new analysis by the Consumer Federation of America. The study compared hypothetical ...

Your credit score may matter more than hurricanes or wildfires when it comes to your homeowners insurance bill. A new report from the Consumer Federation of America and the Climate and Community ...

Homeowners with low credit scores pay nearly $2,000 more per year for insurance than identical neighbors with high scores, study finds. Credit penalties often exceed the cost impact of living in high ...

In all but three states it's often more expensive for homeowners to have poor credit than to live in an area with a high risk of natural disasters. That’s due to insurers adding a “credit score ...

Homeowners with low credit scores pay, on average, nearly $2,000 more annually for home insurance, according to a new report by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the Climate & Community ...

Firefighters gather around the scene of a house that exploded in the 4200 block of Linton Avenue in St. Louis on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. The house exploded about 1:30 a.m. Photo by David Carson, dcarson ...

Most homebuyers know that the key to obtaining a lower mortgage rate is a good credit score. But new research has also found a direct link between credit scores and insurance premiums. In a report ...

Why your credit score could be raising your home insurance bill A report from the Consumer Federation of America and the Climate and Community Institute found that North Carolina homeowners with low ...

Plus, how to maintain a strong credit score.