Some people may realize that they have a bad credit score and think, Big deal. I just won't try to get a loan any time soon. But damaged credit can affect a lot more than just your ability to get financing.
Continue ReadingSome people may realize that they have a bad credit score and think, Big deal. I just won't try to get a loan any time soon. But damaged credit can affect a lot more than just your ability to get financing.
Continue ReadingFor car shoppers who are in the market for a compact SUV, but are working with a limited budget, the 2017 Jeep Compass might be a good option.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to car shopping, families often have very different needs than single drivers. With these needs in mind, U.S. News & World Report publishes an annual list of the Best Cars for Families.
Continue ReadingIf there is equity in your current car, you can use this equity as a “cap cost reduction” on a lease. In this situation, you would basically be selling your vehicle to the dealership or leasing company. The money from the sale could then be used as credit toward your monthly lease payments.
Continue ReadingHaving your car repossessed usually makes for a very bad experience. Most people rely on their vehicles to get them to work, school and countless other places. If your car has been repossessed, it's important to know what your rights are and what actions you should take.
Continue ReadingHaving your car repossessed can seem like a total nightmare. It leaves you owing money on a vehicle that you can no longer drive, and it leaves you in position where it can seem unlikely that you can get a new car anytime soon. But, believe it or not, you can recover from repossession. It just takes time and a plan.
Continue ReadingBase assignments, deployment, your credit & available down payment, there are many factors to consider when it comes to leasing or buying a car in the military. What makes the right choice?
Continue ReadingYou're feeling great that you have a new job that comes with a regular income, but now you need to have access to reliable transportation. You need to buy a car with less than perfect credit and not much time to show on your current job. Can you still get financed for the necessary vehicle? Luckily, you do have options available.
Continue ReadingIt is entirely possible to meet the income requirement for a bad credit auto loan with a part-time job, but not the combined total of what you might earn from two or more jobs.
Continue ReadingIf you are a resident of Oregon or New Jersey (or the town of Huntington in New York), you may not even know how to pump your own gas. This is because it is (mostly) illegal to do so.
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