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Why Paying Off Your Car Loan Caused Your Credit Score to Drop

When you finish paying off a car loan, you might expect your credit score to go up, right? However, sometimes your score might take a hit, and here's why that can happen.   How Paying Off a Loan Affect...

What You Need to Know About Car Payment Breaks

Taking a break from your car payment might seem like a relief when times get tough, but it could end up costing you more in the long run.  Many people find themselves struggling to pay back their car loans, contributing...

Why Some Electric Vehicle Buyers Didn’t Get Their Tax Credits This Year

When Kristina Meier bought her plug-in electric minivan last September, she thought claiming the $7,500 federal tax credit would be straightforward.  Despite carefully reading all the IRS docu...

USAA vs. Navy Federal: Best for Auto Loans?

Key Points:   Both USAA and Navy Federal Credit Union cater to U.S. military members, veterans, and their family members with a range of financing products. If you're someone who plans to repay your car loan qu...

Auto Loan Interest Tax Deduction: What You Need to Know

Buying a new car can be expensive, but there’s some good news for future buyers. Starting in 2025 and through 2028, you may be able to deduct up to $10,000 a year in interest paid on certain new car loans when fi...

6 Key Signs You’re Being Offered a Risky Auto Loan and How To Avoid It

Buying a car can be exciting, but it can also get confusing—especially with all the paperwork, fees, and financing options involved. Auto loans are often necessary for many buyers, but not all...