
If you want a better interest rate on your auto loan and possibly a lower monthly payment, you may be able to refinance your car.
Continue ReadingIf you want a better interest rate on your auto loan and possibly a lower monthly payment, you may be able to refinance your car.
Continue ReadingHaving no credit (or being a “credit ghost”) can be just as problematic has having bad credit. Luckily, there are actions you can take to help you build a good credit history.
Continue ReadingIt's a wonderful time of the year, and a potentially dangerous time of the year. Many people are spending more time on the road and engaged in festivities. Unfortunately, these are two things that often don't go very well together. Be proactive in making plans to keep yourself and your loved ones safe on the roads this season.
Continue ReadingIt may seem that financing your furniture is a good, reasonable way to build credit. Unfortunately, the credit bureaus may not see it that way. Get the facts before doing unnecessary damage to your credit score.
Continue ReadingDue to a recent VW campaign, more people are talking positively about diesel engines. As diesel technology improves, is it possible that more buyers will choose this alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles?
Continue ReadingLexus is introducing a new way of doing business to select dealerships. They have eliminated any opportunity for negotiation, and are going with absolutely set prices. Is this a better way to buy a car?
Continue ReadingManaging an auto loan is a great way to repair and rebuild damaged credit, while meeting a need for reliable transportation. With timely repayment, your credit situation can improve enough so that refinancing is an option. Refinancing is when you apply for a new loan, typically with lower interest rates. The question isn't if you should refinance, but when.
Continue ReadingIt would be great if a wave of a magic wand could fix your credit overnight. And while that can't happen, there are steps that you can take to accelerate the recovery of your good credit.
Continue ReadingNegative equity, or being upside-down in a loan, can cause quite a predicament if you decide that you want to sell a car that has a lower value than what you still owe on the loan. The best way to deal with negative equity is to take preventive measures right in the beginning. However, if you find that you are upside-down in your loan, there are still actions that you can take.
Continue ReadingHaving a cosigner can improve your loan approval chances, but if you either don't have a cosigner or wish to avoid using one, there are other actions that you can take to ensure your success in acquiring auto loan financing. If you have time to improve your credit before buying the car, this will be beneficial both now and in the long term.
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