Why is Financing Better than Leasing?
Navigating the car buying process can feel overwhelming, confusing and inaccessible for many people. One of the most complicated parts of the experience can be trying to parse out how to get the best deal on a car that suits your ...
Should You Get Full Coverage or Liability Car Insurance?
You’re required by law to have car insurance, but what type and amount of coverage you have is up to you. One of the components of auto coverage you have to weigh is if you want full coverage or just liability insurance. Understanding ...
Should You Get Full Coverage or Liability Car Insurance?
You’re required by law to have car insurance, but what type and amount of coverage you have is up to you. One of the components of auto coverage you have to weigh is if you want full coverage or just liability insurance. Understanding ...
The Importance of Scheduled Maintenance for Your Car
Informing yourself about your vehicle’s needs is a habit that pays dividends in the long term. By paying attention to the recommended maintenance schedule and following it accordingly, you can extend the life of your car, prevent ...
Why Your Financial Institution Is the Best Place for an Auto Loan
Although there are many ways to establish a car loan when you’re purchasing a new or used ride, some financial entities will save you more money and deliver more personalized service than others. Here are five advantages to ...
When You Need a Co-Signer
If it’s your first time buying a car, it is likely that you won’t have enough funds to pay for it in cash. If you are a young driver, you likely also won’t have the necessary credit history to support a financial institution’s ...
Best Cars for Teenage Drivers
Picking out the perfect vehicle to purchase is hard enough, but when the driver in need of a car is a teenager, the process becomes even more complicated. Even if teen drivers are simply borrowing a family car, it can be difficult ...
When to Pay Cash or to Finance
Purchasing a vehicle is one of the largest and most important financial transactions you will make in your lifetime. It can also be one of the most complicated, with a variety of options to consider and many choices to make, such ...
The True Cost of Teen Drivers
Your teen is almost certainly anticipating the moment you hand over the car keys. You, on the other hand, are probably dreading doing so. It’s only natural that you would worry. Even if your teen is a confident and capable driver, ...
The Impact of Depreciation on Your Car Loan
There’s a common saying that a new vehicle loses value the second it leaves the dealership lot. It’s not terribly far from the truth: According to Edmunds, the average $30,000 sedan depreciates nearly $6,000 in its first year ...
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