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If a leasing company allows it, you can lease a car for a year, but this option isn't generally available. Auto leases are short, but they usually last either 24 or 36 months, or two or three years. While some leases are for longer terms, it's rare to see an offer for as short as 12 months...

Toward the end of a car lease, you may be wondering about your options. We lay out the three main choices so you're better prepared to make the right decision...

Finance managers at car dealerships sometimes refer to it as part of fully protecting an auto loan when they speak with borrowers including those with damaged credit. That description is fairly accurate and before making a decision consumers should have a basic understanding of how credit disability insurance works...

It may sound like a vicious cycle: you can't get approved for an auto loan without credit, and you can't establish credit without getting approved. Here are some tips for how to buy a car with no credit history...

If you have bad credit it's not impossible to qualify for an auto loan on a new vehicle, but it can be tough. Are there benefits to getting a brand new ride? Here's what you should keep in mind...

To lease or to buy? This is often the question when you’re ready for another vehicle. Both financing routes have their pros and cons, but when you’re struggling with credit issues, you may find that getting approved for a lease won’t be as easy as qualifying for financing...

You've noticed that there are some great lease deals out there, so you're thinking that you might want to try leasing your next car. But you're wondering just how good your credit needs to be in order to qualify for a lease contract. And while there is a general guideline, it really comes down to the individual discretion of each leasing company...

You don’t get your down payment back on a vehicle lease, and the only time car lease down payments are refundable is if you back out of the process and don’t sign the paperwork...

If your student loans have been forgiven under President Biden, you can look forward to a big difference in your credit report in some situations. But, removing a big debt from your credit report can also have adverse effects. Here's what to expect if your student debt has been forgiven. How Were Your...

It's okay if you have multiple jobs, or your main job is part-time, but there are certain income requirements that you must meet in order to get approved for auto financing...