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Is 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, Automotive Content Editor - 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, Content Manager - September 22, 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, Automotive Content Editor - 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, Content Manager - 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, Content Manager - August 10, 2020Who Buys Used Cars? Options for Selling Your Used Vehicle
If your jalopy is on its last leg, you may be wondering how to get rid of your old car so you can get into…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - July 30, 2020The Real Cost of Long Auto Loans With Bad Credit
When your credit score isn’t a perfect 850 (or even slightly lower), it’s likely that you’re going to be assigned an interest rate on your…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - July 15, 2020How Your Car Loan Balance Affects Your Credit Score
Your credit score serves as a quick snippet of your credit reports, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. We’re here to go over the…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - July 6, 2020Is Now a Good Time to Trade In My Car?
When it comes to selling or trading in a car, timing is important. In order to get the most bang for your buck, you should…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - June 9, 2020How Long Should My Car Loan Be?
When you’re car shopping, the first thing on your mind is usually the make and model of the vehicle you want. But you should also…
By Bethany Hickey, Content Manager - June 2, 2020
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