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How to Sell a Car That Still Has a Loan

Selling a car when you’re still paying off its loan might seem tricky, but it’s definitely doable. Whether it makes financial sense for you depends on your personal money situation.  Here, we’ll guide you on ...

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...

How New Tariffs Are Changing Things for People Wanting to Buy Cars

The car industry is facing more changes as it deals with new tariffs (which are special taxes on goods brought into a country) and adjustments to how the government helps people afford vehicles. If you...

Why Are Oil Prices Climbing? What You Need to Know About the Global Energy Spike

If you’ve noticed the numbers creeping up at the gas pump, you aren't alone. Global oil prices have recently shot past $100 per barrel. Experts are concerned that this is just the ...

Real Stories: Successes and Challenges of Obtaining Auto Loan Relief

In the world of auto loans, where uncertainty and high interest rates loom like unwelcome guests, the journey toward financial freedom is often filled with challenges. Yet, it's also dotted with inspir...

Best Auto Refinance Lenders as of October 2024

When you want to save money on your car loan or need a payment plan that better fits your budget, refinancing your auto loan might be the way to go.  Refinancing means getting a new loan to pay off your current car loan...

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...

Anticipated Drop in Car Loan Rates and its Impact on Auto Loan Relief Options

The forecast for declining car loan interest rates this fall is a beacon of hope for potential car buyers.  This development is particularly significant when considered in the context of a...

Auto Loan Rate Forecast for 2025

  Lower Rates Ahead for Those with Good Credit Greg McBride from Bankrate predicts that auto loan rates may become more favorable due to increased competition among banks, particularly benefiting borrowers with strong credit scores. ...