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You can almost always turn in your leased vehicle early, and whether you buy or lease from the same dealership after is up to you. What you need to know before making this decision is your penalty for early lease termination...

If your cosigner falls into financial trouble and is forced to file bankruptcy, you're left flying solo on your car loan. This might not seem ideal, but once the contract is signed, the major role of the cosigner is done. So, does your cosigner filing bankruptcy affect you or your auto loan? It all depends on if you're keeping up with the payments...

Now that you’re an adult, you may find that you need a car to get to work or classes. If you’ve never applied for credit, getting approved for an auto loan can be a challenge, although there are ways to get one with no credit history...

When you have problem credit, getting an affordable, reliable vehicle is often key to long-term savings. However, with prices being as high as ever, getting a new car isn't always in the budget. A new vehicle does make sense when you're trying to get the latest and safest car, truck, or SUV out there...

New data suggests that some car buyers might come out ahead if they switched over to leasing. However, for buyers with bad credit, this may not an ideal option...

Using a credit card to cover a down payment on a car loan could cost you more in the long run, and it may not even be possible...

Having credit issues means you'll likely need a down payment for your next car loan, and the amount you put down can impact your ability to get approved...

In many cases, lenders require a down payment in order to approve somebody with damaged credit for a car loan. And not having one can be a problem...

No one wants to shell out a bunch of money upfront to get a car they need. But you should want to. Here are 10 reasons why you want to consider making a down payment on your next vehicle...

There's a process to follow if you need to buy a car in the middle of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. You need to get the court's approval in order to take on such a major purchase, but it's often possible if you follow these steps...