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A decade ago, leasing wasn’t an option for buyers with bad credit. But as the economy picked up following the great recession, more credit-challenged buyers have been offered the option of leasing a car. But once the lease is finished, what options do these buyers have?...

Getting a car loan with bills in collections through a traditional lender could be difficult, and even a subprime lender may turn you down if you have a significant amount of currently delinquent debt. However, the type of bad credit you have plays a role...

Car prices aren't what they used to be. As we've seen over the past few years multiple issues ravaged much of the U.S. new car inventory, making both new and used vehicles harder to find and driving up prices. Now, some of these issues are being alleviated, but when will we see prices come down?...

If you want to lower your auto loan interest rate, you have to refinance. However, there are ways you can lower your interest charges on an existing car loan...

Americans can now check on their credit health more regularly, thanks to the indefinite extension of a free weekly credit report from each of the three national credit reporting agencies (NCRAs), Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Until the start of the pandemic, free credit reports from each agency...

Some dealers advertise lease-to-own programs, and these programs should not be confused with traditional car leasing...

If you drive a Toyota or Honda, you may be wondering why the maintenance required light comes on, and just how you can get rid of it...

Your debt to income ratio is important when you're considering taking out a car loan. It's one of many calculations lenders do to ensure you can afford to repay an auto loan. Find out how to calculate yours, and why knowing this is important for your next car...

Auto leasing isn’t right for everyone, especially if you're struggling with bad credit. Whether or not you think leasing is a good idea is subjective. For some people, it’s the perfect way to get a brand-new car without spending tens of thousands of dollars over a few years. For others, vehicle leasing just doesn’t fit their everyday needs...

If someone is the victim of identity theft, the experience can ruin them financially. Also, there are several different forms that ID theft can take...