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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 ...

Need to Skip or Delay Your Car Payment? Here’s What You Can Do

Having a car is often more of a necessity than a choice. But life happens, and sometimes making that car payment can be a real struggle.  If you miss payments, it can start a tough cycle where money pr...

What You Need to Know About Voluntary Repossession

Have you fallen behind on your car loan payments? Returning your car to your lender, a process known as voluntary repossession, might seem like a solution.  However, it's important to know that doing so can hurt...

Struggling with Car Payments? Here's A Tip from The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Owning a car is a big financial commitment and recently, many people have been having a hard time keeping up with their car loan payments. Surprisingly, even when they've been tryin...

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...

The Easiest and Most Expensive Car Brands to Keep Running and Why That Matters

When you buy a car, the price tag is just the beginning. Keeping a car running can add up, especially if you use it a lot.  Consumer Reports, a group that helps people make smart buying d...

Why Some Electric Vehicle Buyers Didn’t Get Their Tax Credits This Year

When Kristina Meier bought her plug-in electric minivan last September, she thought claiming the $7,500 federal tax credit would be straightforward.  Despite carefully reading all the IRS docu...

Exploring Alternatives to Auto Loan Relief: Selling or Trading In Your Vehicle

In light of financial challenges, individuals grappling with unmanageable auto loan payments may find it beneficial to explore alternative solutions. Selling or trading in their vehicle can serv...

How to Finance Your Dream RV in 3 Easy Steps

Dreaming of hitting the road in your own recreational vehicle (RV)? Whether you're eyeing a compact camper or a luxury motorhome, you'll likely need a loan.  Here's a smooth roadmap to securing that RV loan. ...