Chrysler answers questions about the “Refuel America” program


Date  May 13, 2008     Time  10:04 am      Category  New Cars, Auto Loans     Author  Steve Cypher        

We reported on the new Chrysler incentive program “Let’s Refuel America” last week. Since then, the folks at Chrysler have clarified how the program works.

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Federal Reserve proposes to curb certain abusive credit card practices


Date  May 12, 2008     Time  5:19 pm      Category  FICO Score, Credit Repair     Author  Steve Cypher        

After years of hearing complaints from consumers regarding abusive practices by credit card companies, the Federal Reserve has proposed some initial rules to curb some credit card lending practices.

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Volkswagen “promises” a $1,500 tuition contribution


Date  May 9, 2008     Time  3:00 pm      Category  New Cars, Auto Loans     Author  Steve Cypher        

Volkswagen recently announced a partnership with Upromise® to provide customers of the new Routan with a contribution to their college fund.

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How bankruptcy can affect your auto credit


Date  May 9, 2008     Time  11:59 am      Category  Bankruptcy, Credit Repair     Author  Steve Cypher        

There are a number of things that you need to consider when you file for bankruptcy. This article will discuss how it will affect your ability to buy a car once the bankruptcy is over.

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Beware of advance-fee loan scams


Date  May 7, 2008     Time  5:08 pm      Category  Lender Companies, Online Security Tips     Author  Steve Cypher        

There are many ways that scam artists try and get you to part with your money. Don’t fall prey to one of these solicitations.

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Guaranteed gas prices from Chrysler


Date  May 6, 2008     Time  5:39 pm      Category  New Cars     Author  Steve Cypher        

In what has to be one of the most topical rebate programs in history, the “New Day” Chrysler Corporation introduces its “Let’s Refuel America” program.

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Federal Reserve Board Releases April 2008 Lending Survey


Date  May 5, 2008     Time  6:12 pm      Category  FICO Score, Auto Loans     Author  Steve Cypher        

On May 5th, the Federal Reserve Board released the findings of their April 2008 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices. Part of the report focused on consumer lending practices.

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Credit Life Insurance and bad credit car loans


Date  May 2, 2008     Time  3:37 pm      Category  Add On Products     Author  Steve Cypher        

What is credit life insurance and should you get it when you get a bad credit car loan?

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NPR spotlights the growing number of repossessions


Date  May 1, 2008     Time  4:24 pm      Category  Credit Repair, Auto Loans     Author  Steve Cypher        

According to National Public Radio, rising auto loan delinquencies are only good news for “the repo man”.

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