After taking a hard look at my finances at the end of 2018, I decided that I would take money out of my savings account to finally pay off my car loan. If I continued with my accelerated payment schedule, I would have paid it off over the summer, but I decided I just wanted to be done with it. So I made the final payment the first week of January. I made the payment online, and confirmed over the next few days that my loan balance was now … [Read more...]
4 Different Ways to Finance a New Car
The best way to finance a new car usually depends on your financial situation, however there are a lot of options available for you. People want the best possible price, a low down payment, and a comfortable monthly bill when purchasing a new vehicle and dealers can take care of that for you.Car sales are hot but one of the biggest mistakes people make in when buying a new car is forgetting to include the cost of auto financing in the total … [Read more...]
Getting a Car Loan: How to Get Your Ducks in a Row and Protect Yourself BEFORE You Step Foot into the Financing Office
So you've decided that you want to get financed for a car and are ready to go shopping. Wait! If you go into a financing office without being prepared, you might pay more than you should. Before you go, prepare. Then you can make an informed decision that will be the best for your budget. Here's what to do: Check your credit report First things first. Your credit history determines whether you’ll be approved and what interest rate you’ll pay. … [Read more...]
The 10 Most Popular Cars in California and Their Insurance Rates
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Three of the World’s Most Expensive Vehicles
If we were to be honest, as driver, we would readily admit that we would probably sell our soul for a really expensive car. So next time you are looking to refinance your auto loan, you may even have a sneaky little look at just how much it would cost to own one of the world’s most high performance cars. Unfortunately, those types of vehicles really are out of the reach of everyday people. However, it never hurt anyone to dream, so if you want to … [Read more...]