
Car-buying tips to keep teen drivers safe
Understand how to keep your teen safe before they even get behind the wheel.
Rebecca Betterton is the auto loans reporter for Bankrate. She specializes in assisting readers in navigating the ins and outs of securely borrowing money to purchase a car. Rebecca is passionate about empowering women to make informed financial decisions in the showroom.
When Rebecca isn’t researching recent trends in the world of auto finance, she is an avid runner and a lover of interior design.
Rebecca is passionate about providing clarity and accessibility to the automotive loans industry as the cost of used cars has skyrocketed due to inflation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rebecca has been the auto loans reporter at Bankrate since 2021. Prior to her time at Bankrate, she was a social media reporter and copywriter.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications and a minor in Women's Gender and Sexuality from Elon University.
Understand how to keep your teen safe before they even get behind the wheel.
Once you pick out your perfect new ride and figure out how much you need to borrow, get preapproved for a car loan before buying.
Car dealers may try to sneak fees past you. Question these if they appear on your invoice.
Oops, a used car you just bought has a lien. Follow this strategy to ensure its release.
Car shopping continues to evolve as showrooms sit empty and prices remain high.
Take these steps before heading to the dealership and during the test drive.
While auto loan rates should be fairly low in 2022, car prices will remain high.
A SoFi personal loan is great for those with decent income and good credit.