Auto Loans 101
12 best car-buying tips
The end of the year is a great time to find a deal on a vehicle. Follow these tips to save big.
How much car can I afford?
Before shopping, do your research to make sure you get the best car for your budget.
Major car-buying missteps
Before you go cuckoo for that coupe or raving for that roadster, consider the top six mistakes car buyers make.
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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
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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
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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
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In for the long haul: Lengthy auto loans become common, despite their costs
Despite the warnings of consumer advocates, more people are opting for longer-length car loans
4 min read Jan 01, 1986
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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
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New rules may end some dealers’ practice of rolling old balance into new car loan
New federal disclosure rules require auto dealers to clearly spell out the financing amount for car buyers who are buried in their trade-ins.
3 min read Jan 01, 1986
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Questions to ask when buying a used car online
Questions to ask when buying a used car online.
1 min read Jan 01, 1986
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How to negotiate the best loan with the car dealer
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to get a good car loan through a dealer, but it does take some preparation.
1 min read Jan 01, 1986
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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
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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