Auto insurance has quietly become one of the biggest fixed costs in the household budget, and for many drivers it now rivals ...

If you're in the market for a new (or new-to-you) car, you have a lot of financial factors to balance. How much car can you afford? What's the gas mileage? Will it need a lot of repairs? Along with ...

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 ...