If you have bumps or bruises on your credit, like millions of Americans, you might be wondering how to improve your credit so you can make larger purchases, or even necessary ones. Credit repair describes the process of cleaning up…
Shopping for cars can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. When you’re at the dealership and you’re talking with the salesperson about your trade-in, they might mention some terms you’re not familiar with. Keeping this in mind, here…
Wouldn’t it be great to take a day or two off work and just hop in the car and head out on a road trip without worrying about expenses? Well, with this summer savings guide, you might be able to…
April is National Financial Literacy Month. It’s a reminder for us all to take a moment and focus on goals for the year ahead. Maybe you’d like to save up for a family vacation or a new car? Taking a…
When you owe more than your vehicle is worth, also known as a negative equity position, but still intend to trade in, then planning your next steps will help you to get the most out of the deal.* Learn how…
Keeping up with payments is an essential part of managing your money, but it isn’t always easy. A change in circumstances, such as with a job, the arrival of medical bills or a rise in the cost of living, may…
Upside down. It’s a position you usually want to avoid unless you’re a gymnast or a daredevil, but we aim to give you six ways to help you keep from going upside-down in your next vehicle purchase. Negative equity, or…
If you’re relying on a loan to buy your next vehicle, you may want to improve your credit score before you start shopping. Credit score is normally a leading factor for lenders weighing your application, and if approved, it will…
Does this sound familiar? Your tires are getting worn, so you get all new tires for your vehicle. Shortly thereafter, your brakes start squealing, so you replace those as well. And then, you open the bill for your insurance for…
Have you ever reviewed your emails and wondered where all the “You’re pre-qualified!” messages are coming from? More importantly, pre-qualified for what? And how? Receiving pre-qualifications, whether via email, regular mail or any other way, has become somewhat common. And…