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Should You Buy a New or Used Car (or the Middle Child)?
One of the biggest decisions to make while you’re car shopping is whether or not to buy a new or used vehicle. There’s also the…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - July 23, 2020How Much Should You Spend on a Car?
There are some general car spending rules that can help give you some guidance if you want to avoid overextending yourself, and set your auto…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - July 22, 2020The Things That Don’t Affect Your Credit Score
There are many factors that impact your credit score, but there are also many things that don’t. We outline what will and what won’t lower…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - July 20, 2020Saving Your Tax Refund for an Auto Loan
With tax day jumping from April 15 to July 15 this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, have you thought about all the ways you…
By Meghan Carbary - July 13, 2020Does it Hurt My Credit to Apply for a Special Financing Car Loan?
Anytime you apply for new credit, a lender reviews your credit reports, which can lower your credit score slightly. This doesn't mean you should stop…
By Meghan Carbary - July 8, 2020Why You Might Have Been Denied a Car Loan (and What to Do About It)
A poor credit score is only one of the many reasons why you might have been denied a car loan. While there are a lot…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - June 30, 2020Budgeting for a Car Loan With Bad Credit
Budgeting for a car loan is about more than just saving for a down payment and knowing how much you want to spend each month.…
By Meghan Carbary - June 24, 2020Is a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Worth Getting?
When it comes right down to it, there are two types of vehicles you can buy: new and used. New cars can be a luxury…
By Meghan Carbary - June 16, 20205 Questions to Ask When You’re Getting a Car Loan
Confused or overwhelmed by the car buying process, the jargon, or where to even start? Don’t worry – we go over important questions you should…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - June 8, 2020Smart Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund
With tax season extended, you can now plan a little longer on the best way to use that hard-earned cash you get with your tax…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - June 4, 2020
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