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A couple just bought a new car, but a sudden furlough made a big impact on their finances. Here's what to do if you can't afford your car payment.

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We Bought a Car & My Wife Lost Her Job. Now What?
Auto Loans

We Bought a Car & My Wife Lost Her Job. Now What?

A couple just bought a new car, but a sudden furlough made a big impact on their finances. Here's what to do if you can't afford your car payment.

Gerri Detweiler

Why Auto Loans From Car Dealers Are So Hard to Regulate
Auto Loans

Why Auto Loans From Car Dealers Are So Hard to Regulate

Senator Elizabeth Warren is worried about auto loans that are originated at car dealerships and wants them to be subject to government oversight.

Mitchell D. Weiss

I Can't Afford My Car Lease Anymore. What Do I Do?
Auto Loans

I Can't Afford My Car Lease Anymore. What Do I Do?

Is your car lease killing your budget? Here are several options to consider to get out from under unaffordable payments.

Gerri Detweiler

Should I Use My House to Finance a New Car?
Auto Loans

Should I Use My House to Finance a New Car?

Tapping home equity for purposes of financing your car might save you money, but it still may not be your best move. Here's what to consider.

Karin Price Mueller

What to Do If Your Car Loan Outlasts Your Car
Auto Loans

What to Do If Your Car Loan Outlasts Your Car

If you still owe money on a car you'd like to trade in to buy another, you have some options.

Gerri Detweiler

7 Reasons Buying a Car May Be Smarter Than Leasing
Auto Loans

7 Reasons Buying a Car May Be Smarter Than Leasing

More than ever before, people are leasing their vehicles. But is buying a vehicle a better deal than leasing one?

Rob Infantino

Should I Get a Loan for a Used Car?
Auto Loans

Should I Get a Loan for a Used Car?

Financing a used car can be expensive, but there are many things a consumer can do to make sure they're getting a deal on what is often a necessary loan.

Christine DiGangi

How Much Is Too Much to Spend on a Car?
Auto Loans

How Much Is Too Much to Spend on a Car?

If you don't do your research, you may end up with higher expenses than you anticipated having when you took out an auto loan.

Christine DiGangi

Is There a Subprime Car Loan Bubble?
Auto Loans

Is There a Subprime Car Loan Bubble?

Auto loans are hot, but some observers wondering if a bubble is starting to emerge.

Bob Sullivan

How Much Will My Credit Score Drop If I Apply for a Car Loan?
Auto Loans

How Much Will My Credit Score Drop If I Apply for a Car Loan?

Shopping for the best deal on a vehicle loan can be smart, but some readers have had an unpleasant surprise when they checked their credit scores afterward.

Gerri Detweiler

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