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Is 7 Years Too Long for a Car Loan?
You’re unique, and so is everyone else! How long you want your auto loan can be dependent on your personal circumstances and simply what you…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - November 5, 2020Can I Stop a Repossession Before I Lose My Car?
Yes, you might be able to stop a repossession before you lose your car. A repo isn't the way you want to get out of…
By Meghan Carbary - October 20, 2020Can I Be a Cosigner if I Already Have a Car Loan?
Yes, you can be a cosigner for someone if you already have a car loan yourself. In fact, being a cosigner can help you boost…
By Meghan Carbary - October 13, 2020Car Loan Management Tips With Bad Credit
When you have bad credit, managing your auto loan well is important to your future credit health. A few slipups, or signing onto a car…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - October 6, 2020Is Car Loan Interest Tax Deductible?
In order to make the interest on your auto loan tax deductible, it needs to qualify as a legitimate expense that can be itemized and…
By Meghan Carbary - September 23, 2020How Often Can You Defer a Car Payment?
How often you can defer a car payment depends on your auto lender’s deferment policy. They may allow just one deferment or multiple deferments. The…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - September 22, 2020Will a Dealer Pay Off My Trade-In No Matter What?
Some dealerships say that they can cover your trade-in’s loan amount no matter what. If they can, how do they manage it? Here’s the scoop…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - September 3, 2020Lender-Placed Auto Insurance Policies
Lender-placed auto insurance, or force-placed insurance, is a policy that’s given to you by a lender if your mandatory full coverage car insurance lapses or…
By Meghan Carbary - September 2, 2020Does a Co-Borrower Need to Sign the Title to Sell a Car?
Adding a co-borrower to a car loan is also called a joint auto loan. Both of you have equal responsibilities and rights to the vehicle,…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - August 27, 2020The Problem With Worrying Too Much About Your Car Payment
When you're getting a car loan and your main concern is your monthly payment, you’ve become a payment shopper. This can become problematic and lead…
By Bethany Hickey, Contributing Writer - August 10, 2020
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