Consumer Car Buying Advice Blog

Beginning in October, Toyota Financial Services launched a new Visa card tied to a rewards program designed to help consumers buy and maintain their vehicles. (more…)

In the latest Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Survey, more than three quarters of all Americans polled say they plan to spend less this holiday season. (more…)

In a recent press release, the Federal Trade Commission issued a warning to Web users to be on guard for spam relating to the Wall Street crisis. (more…)

In the latest move to restore liquidity to the automobile industry, the Michigan Congressional Delegation calls on the Secretary of the Treasury and the Fed Chairman to take the necessary action to protect the domestic auto industry. (more…)

In its current issue, the Younkers, New York-based consumer watchdog organization names the 12 best and 3 of the worst credit cards for consumers. (more…)

Tight credit causes GM captive lender to further restrict lending to individuals with a FICO score of 700 or more. (more…)

In a study released yesterday by Experian, auto loan delinquencies are seen as rising as $25 billion in vehicle loans are past due. (more…)

Looking for a loan or credit card but don’t think you’ll qualify? Turned down by a bank because of your poor credit history? According to the Federal Trade Commission, there is no such thing as a free lunch, and these ads could lead you to being ripped off. (more…)

In a recent press release, Ford Motor Company announced that qualified customers of its seven finance company subsidiaries may delay payments if they were affected by Hurricane Ike. (more…)

A recent survey of high school administrators and teachers shows that these educators believe that money management should be taught in the classroom. (more…)