Auto insurance has quietly become one of the most fragile parts of the household safety net. Premiums have climbed sharply, ...

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of driving a brand-new car off the lot. The spotless interior, the gleaming paint, the distinctive “new car smell”-it’s a moment of pure excitement. You have ...

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 ...

Gap insurance acts as a financial safety net for drivers who finance or lease a vehicle, covering the difference between the car’s actual cash value and the remaining loan or lease balance if the car ...

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 Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

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 ...