No one wants to shell out a bunch of money upfront to get a car they need. But you should want to. Here are 10 reasons why you want to consider making a down payment on your next vehicle.
Continue ReadingNo one wants to shell out a bunch of money upfront to get a car they need. But you should want to. Here are 10 reasons why you want to consider making a down payment on your next vehicle.
Continue ReadingToward the end of a car lease, you may be wondering about your options. We lay out the three main choices so you're better prepared to make the right decision.
Continue ReadingIf you have bad credit it's not impossible to qualify for an auto loan on a new vehicle, but it can be tough. Are there benefits to getting a brand new ride? Here's what you should keep in mind.
Continue ReadingTo lease or to buy? This is often the question when you’re ready for another vehicle. Both financing routes have their pros and cons, but when you’re struggling with credit issues, you may find that getting approved for a lease won’t be as easy as qualifying for financing.
Continue ReadingIf your student loans have been forgiven under President Biden, you can look forward to a big difference in your credit report in some situations. But, removing a big debt from your credit report can also have adverse effects. Here's what to expect if your student debt has been forgiven. How Were Your
Continue ReadingA vehicle is often one of the most expensive purchases many people make in their lives, and often these purchases are marred by a lengthy car-buying process and hidden fees. Now, the Federal Trade Commission has a plan in place to help mitigate some of the stress and cost of the process – the CARS
Continue ReadingIf you're looking for a good deal on a new car, you can usually be pretty sure that some good deals happen on Black Friday – even for cars, trucks, and SUVs. However, while there can be great deals for Black Friday, borrowers with bad credit will have to look carefully at the deals to see if they qualify.
Continue ReadingCar prices aren't what they used to be. As we've seen over the past few years multiple issues ravaged much of the U.S. new car inventory, making both new and used vehicles harder to find and driving up prices. Now, some of these issues are being alleviated, but when will we see prices come down?
Continue ReadingHow long it takes between loan default and when your car gets repossessed depends on the policies of your lender and the language in your auto loan contract. If you feel like you're only staying one step ahead of the repo man, you have some options.
Continue ReadingAmericans can now check on their credit health more regularly, thanks to the indefinite extension of a free weekly credit report from each of the three national credit reporting agencies (NCRAs), Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Until the start of the pandemic, free credit reports from each agency
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