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The Internal Revenue Service has announced the official start of the U.S. tax season, January 24th, 2022, as the date they begin accepting returns. However, when your tax refund will go out may depend on a few different factors. Here's what to expect if you're a car buyer looking to use your refund toward a down payment...

No matter your credit score, you have to meet all the lender requirements if you hope to refinance your car. Though each lender has its own specifics, there are generally a few requirements you should expect when refinancing an existing auto loan...

Refinancing a car with bad credit isn't impossible, but it may pose a challenge for borrowers with lower credit scores. If you took out a subprime auto loan, chances are your interest rate may be on the high side. Refinancing can lower your interest rate and save you money...

According to recent reports, interest rates are expected to begin climbing next year. This may impact some borrowers' decisions to buy now, but is this rush to purchase necessary?...

After a tornado, there can be many questions about where to go and what to do, especially if you're a victim of direct damage to your home or vehicle. Here's what we know about getting your car replaced after a twister...

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, people are often left wondering what to do next. As the situation turns toward rebuilding, people can be left wondering how the decisions they make now will affect their access to credit in the future. If you need a vehicle, bad credit doesn’t need to cause more complications...

Refinancing your auto loan doesn't have a cost, per se, but there might be costs involved in the process depending on your situation. The purpose of refinancing is typically to save money each month by lowering your loan payment. Let's look at how it works and what it might cost you...

If you're having trouble finding a deal on a vehicle right now, you're not alone. There are not just fewer cars available right now, but fewer discounts on them as well. This all stems from the ongoing chip shortage, and it may impact car buying for the next several years...

Some manufacturers offer to lock rates on custom orders, so you can take advantage of current deals, even if the car isn't on the lot quite yet. With many automakers experiencing inventory shortages due to supply chain issues, this can be a good opportunity to save money on a new car if you qualify...

No-haggle dealerships work by advertising their lowest sales prices and sticking to them. If you're looking for your lowest vehicle price and want to dicker over nickels and dimes, this isn't the type of dealership for you...