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• If you’re careful, a used-car lease can yield a low-cost creampuff

  For someone on a fixed budget who is prepared to do a bit of homework, leasing a used car can be a great deal.

  4 min read Jan 01, 1986

  

• Used luxury cars at competitive rates: The smart buy that feels good

  Ready to buy a shiny, new Camry but secretly longing for the prestige of a Lexus or BMW? Consider a used luxury car coming off a lease.

  2 min read Jan 01, 1986

  

• Changing from vroomy to roomy: Tips for buying a family car

  Consumer experts urge people to purchase that first family car well before the baby arrives, preferably when both parents are still working full-time.

  5 min read Jan 01, 1986

  

• Trading in your auto loan for shiny, new financing

  Inching down on auto loan’s interest rate even a percentage point or two can save hundreds of dollars in interest, bring lower monthly payments and improve cash flow.

  3 min read Jan 01, 1986

  

• Auto loan rates heading in reverse

  Bankrate.com’s economic report shows auto loan rates set for a big drop, says Greg McBride in Your Money Outlook.

  1 min read Jan 01, 1986

  

• If you’re looking for a deal on a lease, fall is the best time

  Autumn is a great time to sign on for a new car lease. The 2001 models are fresh from the factories and couldn’t be newer. With leasing, the newer the model the better your chance of landing a low monthly [...]

  3 min read Jan 01, 1986

  

• Follow the lead of the wealthy: Buy pre-owned cars

  Save $1,000 to $2,000 a year by pledging never to buy a new car again.

  2 min read Jan 01, 1986

  

• Florida car dealer makes an unusual offer: Buy a car, get a secured credit card

  A car dealer is giving away secured credit cards to its auto buyers.

  2 min read Jan 01, 1986

  

• Can you sell your lease car at a profit? Pros and cons of auto leasing

  Can you sell your leased car for profit, pros and cons of selling your leased car

  4 min read Jan 01, 1986

  

• Auto loans hit highest levels in 5 years; dealers react by rolling out new rebates

  Two major automakers are revving up customer rebates and incentives this summer in an effort to boost sales, but hefty interest rate hikes are taking a bite out of discount financing.

  3 min read Jan 01, 1986