When applying for a loan or new credit card, the lender might offer you credit insurance — a policy you can either pay for upfront or roll into your monthly payments. But what is credit insurance?

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 ...

Many cards include emergency medical insurance, but coverage can shrink with age, trip length, or health history. Here’s how to read the certificate and protect yourself with supplemental insurance.