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From buying a house or a car, to applying for credit cards, credit controls a big chunk of our lives. Unfortunately, millennials are the age group having the hardest time adjusting to the real world due to their credit.

If you need a car for college, you may be wondering if you should lease or buy a vehicle. While both options may work, you'll find that qualifying to lease a car is more difficult than it is for financing, especially if you have a limited credit history.

If you’re dealing with less than perfect credit, or you’re new to the world of credit, you may find that a cosigner can help you get a car loan.

The phenomenon behind why car rides make us sleepy involves some physics, and a group of Australian researchers are onto exactly why we feel so drowsy when traveling in the car.

We’ve all heard the commercials: “Come on down, we’ll give you $2,500 for your trade-in – no matter the condition! That’s right! Push, pull, or drag your vehicle to our store and we guarantee…” If it sounds too good to be true, you’re right. These deals – sometimes known as push, pull, or drag events – are called minimum trade-in allowances, and they can cost you big time if you’re not careful.

It might be possible to get an auto loan while in an open Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but it may not be a good idea.

Terminology varies around the world, even when you're talking about car loans. Take the phrase “low doc” car loan. This isn't something we're accustomed to in the US, but in Australia, it refers to getting a car loan without income documentation. This is something which can be very difficult to do if you have bad credit.

Knowing how to take care of your vehicle is important for car owners, as even basic car knowledge goes a long way, and can save you a lot of money down the road. Do you know basic car care? If not, here are some tips to help you out.

It can be tempting to jump into the car buying process, but it can pay off in the long run to take a step back and really prepare for the task at hand – especially when it comes to saving up a down payment for a car. Here's where your money goes, and why a down payment is a big helping hand when you have poor credit and need a car.

How big of an impact does being an authorized user on a credit card have? In my experience, a lot. See just how it worked for me, and how it can work for you, too.