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The True Costs of Owning a Car: Budgeting Tips and Crucial Expenses to Keep in Mind

The costs of owning a car don't end with the final purchase or monthly payments. Owning a vehicle means covering several more after-sale expenses, which will heavily affect your monthly ...

The Unseen Expense of Buying a New Chinese Car

When you buy a new car from China, it might lose its value quicker than cars from Korea or Japan, especially if you're in Vietnam. A study found that MG cars, a brand from China, can lose between 24% to 33% of their valu...

Auto Loan Hardship Program: How to Get Help with Your Car Payments

If you are struggling to make your car payments because of job loss, illness, or an unexpected expense, an auto loan hardship program may help. These programs are offered by many lenders to make it easier...

Best Auto Refinance Lenders as of October 2024

When you want to save money on your car loan or need a payment plan that better fits your budget, refinancing your auto loan might be the way to go.  Refinancing means getting a new loan to pay off your current car loan...

How New Tariffs Are Changing Things for People Wanting to Buy Cars

The car industry is facing more changes as it deals with new tariffs (which are special taxes on goods brought into a country) and adjustments to how the government helps people afford vehicles. If you...

What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a Car?

When you're ready to buy a car, it's essential to know your credit score. It's a number that tells lenders how likely you are to pay back loans.  A recent Experian report from the second quarter of 2024 showed ...

Why Paying Off Your Car Loan Caused Your Credit Score to Drop

When you finish paying off a car loan, you might expect your credit score to go up, right? However, sometimes your score might take a hit, and here's why that can happen.   How Paying Off a Loan Affect...

Explore No-Interest Financing Deals for December 2024

In the market for a new vehicle this December 2024? We've curated a list of some of the best 0% APR opportunities across a varied selection of cars, SUVs, and trucks.  These deals not only allow you to benefi...

6 Key Signs You’re Being Offered a Risky Auto Loan and How To Avoid It

Buying a car can be exciting, but it can also get confusing—especially with all the paperwork, fees, and financing options involved. Auto loans are often necessary for many buyers, but not all...