At some point, you'll probably need to give up your old college clunker because it just won't survive the expressway commute. Buying a new set of wheels is very exciting, but picking out the model and color is just the beginning. Maybe you'd rather have a lightly used car over an expensive new one. Will you lease or buy? How will you finance it? Whatever your vehicular particulars, we have what you need to get rolling!Tips for financing a car, Buy new or used?, Safest cars in a crash, What's an upside-down auto loan?, Steering clear of auto repair scams, Top 10 car-dealer scams, Which old mechanic's tales are true?Compiled by Dena Dubay, Dani Arthur, Amy Fleitas and Myra Cristobal. Illustrations by Brandy Kesl. advertisementRelated Links:This year, no rush to combine college loansDual education plans raise tax issuesNo escape from 529 plan penaltyRelated Articles:ABCDs of tuition reimbursementNew retirement: LaterCollege savings top gift for grandchild
At some point, you'll probably need to give up your old college clunker because it just won't survive the expressway commute. Buying a new set of wheels is very exciting, but picking out the model and color is just the beginning. Maybe you'd rather have a lightly used car over an expensive new one. Will you lease or buy? How will you finance it? Whatever your vehicular particulars, we have what you need to get rolling!
Tips for financing a car, Buy new or used?, Safest cars in a crash, What's an upside-down auto loan?, Steering clear of auto repair scams, Top 10 car-dealer scams, Which old mechanic's tales are true?
Compiled by Dena Dubay, Dani Arthur, Amy Fleitas and Myra Cristobal. Illustrations by Brandy Kesl.
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