Car Repossessions And Late Payments Rise As Auto Lending Standards Relax

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According to Experian, car repossessions and late car payments both rose substantially in the first months of 2013. USA Today, using data provided by Experian Automotive, reports that there has been a significant up-tick in people falling behind … [Read more...]

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Buying vs. Leasing a Car – Is Leasing Always a Bad Deal?

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You know how when you’re a little kid you think that the things that your family does is what all people everywhere do? Like, your family eats dinner at 5 o’clock every day, so all families everywhere must eat dinner at 5 o’clock every … [Read more...]

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Costs Of Car Ownership On The Rise

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According to a new study by the American Automobile Association (AAA), it now costs approximately $9,000 per year to operate a vehicle in the United States. This figure factors in costs associated with insurance, maintenance, and fuel; it does not … [Read more...]

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Is Buying A New Car Really Worth it?

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I have a confession to make: Recently, I purchased a brand-new, 2013 BMW 328i. Yes, me, the personal finance blogger; me, the girl who used to be in debt up to my eyeballs. Despite the fact that the car payments fit in my budget without changing any … [Read more...]

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Cars That Depreciate In Value The Fastest

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Cars are an amazing feat of technology. They provide us with the ability to travel far distances in relative comfort and have allowed us to expand our horizons and visit places and people we otherwise may not see. But they are also a major life … [Read more...]

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3 Reasons Why Your Daily Commute Is Making You Poor

Do You Have a Long Daily Commute?

Most Americans commute to work and most commuters travel by car. The morning commute and evening drive home are often seen as an inevitable part of modern life – and many people find things to enjoy about their commute, whether it’s stopping for … [Read more...]

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Save Money Winterizing Your Car

Save Money Winterizing Your Car

Unless you live in a warm climate – say, Florida or Southern California – the winter months mean freezing temperatures, snow, ice, sleet and road salt, all of which can play havoc with your car. Lots of auto shops start offering to "winterize” … [Read more...]

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Are You Paying Too Much for Your Car?

Car Buying: Are You Paying Too Much?

Americans love cars. Driving a car is synonymous with the American dream – being behind the wheel of a car represents freedom, mobility, independence, travel, new horizons, adventure… everything that makes America great. Whether it’s driving to … [Read more...]

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Money-Saving Apps: RepairPal

RepairPal: Save Money on Car Repairs

We’re up to the final round in our five-part series about the best money-saving mobile apps. So far, we’ve covered Shopkick, an app that rewards you simply for going into your favorite stores; Key Ring Reward Cards, an app that allows you to … [Read more...]

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Save Money by Using Less Gas

Save Money by Using Less Gas

We've all seen gas prices soar this year and while they're now on the down-slope, driving - especially in areas where commuting by car is a necessity - can mean a huge hit to our household budgets each month. Every time I fill up, I am shocked by … [Read more...]

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3 Ways to Save Money on Gas

Save Money at the Pump

My last trip to the gas station cost me a whopping $55. I was in shock. That was until I read that the current national average is around $3.37 per gallon. I know gas prices have been on the rise, but it seemed like one day I was paying $2.50 … [Read more...]

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