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3 Simple Ways to Pay off Your Car Loan Early and Save Money
Everybody loves to save money. When it comes to saving money on a big ticket item like your car, it may be easier than you…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - October 26, 2018Can a Cosigner Take Possession of the Car?
If you have a cosigner on your auto loan, you don’t have to worry about them taking possession of your car. If you have a…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - October 2, 2018Are There Options for Early Car Loan Payoff?
There are several ways to pay off a car loan early, as long as there are no penalties for early repayment in the loan agreement.…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - September 14, 2018Can't Afford Your Car Payment? You Still Have Options
Sometimes in life unexpected things happen, and these changes can affect our finances in some situations. If this happens, you may find yourself struggling to…
By Meghan Carbary, Automotive Content Editor - September 5, 2018Cosigner Rights on a Car Loan in Default
Legally, a cosigner doesn’t have any rights to the car, even though their name is listed on the loan. The cosigner’s role is to help…
By Megan Foukes - August 23, 2018How Much Should You Spend on a Car Payment?
How much vehicle you can afford, and how much you should be spending on a car payment depends on your finances, credit situation, and future…
By Megan Foukes - August 17, 2018Are Used Car Extended Warranties Worth It?
An extended warranty – also known as a service contract – is an optional form of protection that covers certain vehicle repair costs. Not everyone…
By Megan Foukes - August 16, 2018Trading in a Car with Problems
If your car’s engine blows, it can cost well over $5,000 to replace it, depending on the vehicle. If you’ve had this car for some…
By Megan Foukes - July 27, 2018How to Avoid the Repo Man when You're Late on Your Car Payments
While it’s illegal to hide your car from the repo man – or take part in anything crazy such as sleeping in your vehicle in…
By Megan Foukes - July 3, 2018What You Need to Know about 96-month Car Loans
Auto loan terms have been getting longer lately, with some stretching out as long as 96 months, or eight years. The biggest reason why borrowers…
By Megan Foukes - June 28, 2018
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