Guest author David Bakke shares his insights on money management, smart shopping, and getting out of debt on Money Crashers, one of the top ranked personal finance blogs. In this day and age, people are constantly upgrading just about every … [Read more...]
The Case for Buying a New Car
October 26, 2010 By
New or used? It’s a conundrum as old as cars themselves: Buy new and enjoy the security of new-car reliability and a factory warranty? Or Buy used and save thousands on depreciation? Now, if I were to poll personal finance bloggers, I'd … [Read more...]
What’s Your Car Really Costing You?
July 26, 2010 By
Photo by jauladeardilla. For many of us in the United States, owning a car is a necessity. We need a car to get to work. And we need to work so we can make mortgage payments, save for retirement, and pay for all those other expenses in between. … [Read more...]
Car Buying Tricks: Shop Wisely and Save
July 21, 2010 By
In about a month, I’ll be a new dad. And along with the crib and the baby clothes and the diapers, I may have to buy a new car. No, I’m not running out to buy a minivan; but I may replace my Toyota Tacoma; a pick-up truck isn’t the most … [Read more...]
Peer-to-Peer Auto Loans
May 14, 2010 By
It’s best to buy a car with cash---but not everybody has saved up thousands of dollars when the need for new transportation strikes. Although car shoppers have several options for financing a new or used car, including many online lenders, buyers … [Read more...]
Money Aisle Auto Loans
May 12, 2010 By
Money Aisle is a unique online service where banks compete for your business in a real-time auction. Want to get the best rate on an auto loan? Money Aisle may help you find the best auto loan rates before you even step foot into a dealership, … [Read more...]
How to Finance a Car the Smart Way
March 22, 2010 By
When I bought my last car, I thought I was being smart because I negotiated a good price and a good interest rate. In hindsight, my first new car purchase was just another one of the many financial debacles of my early twenties. In the financial … [Read more...]
How to Trade In Your Car With Cash for Clunkers
July 29, 2009 By
Believe it or not, the long-awaited (and debated) Cash for Clunkers program (a.k.a. CAR Allowance Rebate System [CARS]) is here---while the money lasts. Under the cash for clunkers program, the government will give you a voucher for up to $4,500 for … [Read more...]
Cash-for-Clunkers Bill Could Offer $4,500 for Your Old Car
June 11, 2009 By
My father drives an old Lincoln town car that has over 300,000 miles on it. That's right, 300,000. Not only does he drive it, but he commutes over 90 miles each way in it, every day. Everybody who knows him thinks he should have gotten a new car oh, … [Read more...]
Auto Insurance Coverage Types: Which Do You Need?
January 19, 2009 By
Earlier this week I wrote about the importance of bodily injury liability coverage, arguably the most important part of your auto insurance coverage. But what about all the other auto insurance coverage types? What do you need to load up on? And … [Read more...]
I'm David Weliver. At 26, I had NO savings and NO financial plan. I was maxed out, stressed out, and fed up. Then, I changed. I repaid $80k of debt, tripled my income, and bought a home. I'll show you how to get similar results. 