How you pay at a dealership doesn't have much to do with your negotiation power on the selling price of the vehicle. We cover the benefits of financing your next car, even when you have the ability to pay cash.
Continue ReadingHow you pay at a dealership doesn't have much to do with your negotiation power on the selling price of the vehicle. We cover the benefits of financing your next car, even when you have the ability to pay cash.
Continue ReadingIf you have some cash on hand and you need an affordable used car, an auction could be for you. We cover how auto auctions work, and some tips to know before you make any bids.
Continue ReadingIt's not ideal if you have a charge-off on your credit reports, but they do heal over time. We cover what charge-offs are, as well as some credit repair tips you can use to improve your credit score.
Continue ReadingA car repossession brings down your credit score, and can make it hard to get another auto loan in the future. Here's what you need to know about repossessions and how to avoid this situation.
Continue ReadingMaintaining full coverage car insurance is necessary when you have an auto loan. We cover why it's required and what happens if you cancel your insurance coverage while financing a vehicle.
Continue ReadingIt's not always easy to find a dealer that can work with bankruptcy. However, they do exist, and they're called special finance dealerships. These dealers are signed up with lenders that are able to finance borrowers with credit issues like a past bankruptcy.
Continue ReadingThe goal with a rent to own car is to own it at the end of the agreement. While there aren't any mileage limits on them, rent to own vehicles come with downsides worth considering.
Continue ReadingA lender looks at many different things before they approve you for an auto loan, including the loan to value ratio. We cover what a loan to value ratio is, and why it matters for your car loan approval.
Continue ReadingMany college students are new to the credit game without a ton of income just yet. It can be hard to start building your credit history, but these tips can help you so you can be ready to take on new credit in the near future.
Continue ReadingWhen you're ready to upgrade your car, having a trade-in can be very useful because it can help you save money. Here's how the trade-in appraisal process typically goes at a dealership.
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