“Bad credit, no credit—we finance everyone—your job is your credit.” Those ads can look really good when you’re in a tight financial situation. However, they can also be delectable bait on a toxic hook. Buying a used car when you have bad credit doesn’t have …
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Gas prices seem to be getting even more expensive by the day thanks to rising crude oil prices, bigger retail margins and a stronger global economy. Automotive engineers have made tremendous advancements in the fuel efficiency area but that does not seem to be enough …
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Shopping for a new car isn’t easy. There’s a great deal to think about, and often your personal wants from a vehicle don’t quite line up with what’s on offer. Whether they’re too expensive, don’t have the right specifications or a dealer is trying to …
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You may not be aware of it, but there are now more people who choose to lease a car rather than purchase one. There are some obvious advantages to this, of course, one being the fact that you can save money, but there are other …
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Kids are expensive. In fact, studies show that raising a child costs more than $230,000. But money takes a backseat to safety when it comes to protecting your child. Parents often make sacrifices with convenience or a small margin of safety in mind rather than …
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A while back I wrote a post about joining the car sharing community. I was pretty excited about trying a new way of getting around San Francisco. But I also really missed some things that came with car ownership (freedom, spontaneity, taking my dog in …
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If you’re like me and don’t use your vehicle all that much, it might be time to think about a new way of paying for car insurance. I had seen the TV commercials and online ads for pay-per-mile insurance (specifically Metromile) but never paid much …
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Is your current vehicle not worth your interests anymore? Maybe because of constant breakdowns and repairs that seem to be competing with the vehicle’s net worth. Or the continuously rising insurance costs. It could also have to do with safety issues. Whatever the reason behind …
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Buy or lease? That is the question, isn’t it? When you’ve just started your new business, you need to make sure that every dollar is going exactly where it needs go. This can be tricky, of course, and it can be difficult. Especially considering that …
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When on the hunt for a diesel truck, there are many factors to consider. This is especially important if it will be your first diesel-powered vehicle. There are huge differences between the engine, maintenance, and fuel demands of gasoline-powered and diesel-powered vehicles. Without careful consideration, …
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