Financial Wellness

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…

At Drive, we care about car shoppers’ broader financial journeys and want them to be informed so they can make the best decisions for their budget. “What is simple interest” is a common question, and despite being called “simple” interest,…

Many people don’t know their spending limits, which can lead to financial trouble. Things like late or missed payments may be avoidable simply by setting up a monthly budget. Knowing how much vehicle you can afford before shopping can help…

Hey! You’re buying your first vehicle! Congratulations! This is such an exciting time and we’re excited for you. Along with that excitement, naturally, comes a lot of questions. Relax. It’s perfectly normal to wonder if you’ll be able to get…

Paying your bills on time can be a balancing act, for sure, but keeping to those due dates is important for a variety of reasons. If you’re not able to make timely payments on a financial obligation, there can be…

How to buy a car with bad credit Bad credit. Just the phrase is scary, right? But it’s something that is all too familiar to millions of us. Plus, it can happen in a variety of ways – missed payments,…

Getting financing for a vehicle can open up all kinds of opportunities. Besides the chance to go places with your new wheels – so awesome! – you may also be able to improve your credit score which can be a…

Buying a car is super exciting but you may not know what you can afford or how to find your dream vehicle. A step that can help to take away those doubts is pre-qualification. Getting pre-qualified for financing gives you…

Did you know your credit score is a big deal when it comes to financing a vehicle? It certainly is. That’s because your score helps lenders see how responsible you are as a borrower while they weigh your application. If…