Affording Your Ride

With hundreds of different cars on sale, it can feel daunting to find the chosen one. Make sure you have the right budget, do your research, test drive…a lot, and, if you need a loan, find the one that works best for your finances.

When you go looking for an auto loan, understanding the difference in the credit score you see and the one the lender sees can make a big difference. Here are the credit requirements for auto loans.

Electric car companies swear that they can save you money, but are they telling the truth? I’ll break down the true cost of electric car ownership.

When shopping for a car, most people focus too much on price and not enough on financing terms. Avoid these mistakes and save a ton of time and money.

The overall best way to sell your car is to someone in your network at or near full value. But other options (dealer trade-in, Carmax, etc.) have merits, too.

I paid off my auto loan and my score dropped by 60 points! Here’s how to avoid the same fate as me if you choose to pay off your auto loan quickly.

Paying off a car loan early is a good idea if your loan has a high interest rate and your credit score is strong. It might be unwise if your loan’s interest rate is low, your credit score is low, or if the payment will compromise your emergency fund.

Roadside assistance is cheap and comes with a bevvy of perks and benefits. But who should you buy it from, and when is it safe to skip and save the $100?

When calculating net worth, should you count your car as an asset? Yes, but only if you use a current — and realistic — depreciated value.