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Buying a Car

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  • October 12, 2012

    Like so many personal finance questions, it depends on your situation.

    Let’s first assume that you don’t have a reliable car and you need one to get from A to B. Furthermore, let’s assume that the main place you need to get to is school or...

  • October 3, 2012

    You want to get a new vehicle. However, you do not know whether you are going to buy or lease. It's important to understand that there are distinct advantages to both purchasing and leasing. Fortunately, Jill Schlesinger offers advice to help you...

  • October 1, 2012

    When you buy a new car, the sales pitch doesn’t stop with the vehicle.

    “Don’t you want to consider rustproofing and undercoating to protect your investment?” or “Our $299 paint sealant will...

  • September 20, 2012

    There is no tax credit in 2012 for most cars. What credit may exist for you applies to only new “qualifying fuel cell” vehicles purchased. It has to be new and of a...

  • September 19, 2012

    Buying a car is often one of the largest single expenses the average American makes throughout life. It is very important to ask many questions and fully understand the financial ramifications of...

  • September 14, 2012

    When buying a car, paying cash is always the best option. A car is a means of transportation, and you can buy a working car for around $1,000. Then rather than making payments, start saving those payments until you can afford a better car. Saving...

  • September 7, 2012

    Applying for any type of loan is going to result in an inquiry on your credit report. An inquiry might shave a few points off your score, but shouldn’t have a meaningful impact.

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  • September 6, 2012

    Volatile gasoline prices and environmental concerns are nudging more and more people toward alternatives to the old-fashioned gas-guzzler. And never have there been more options for getting from Point A to Point B.

    Electric...

  • September 6, 2012

    Volatile gasoline prices and environmental concerns are nudging more and more people toward alternatives to the old-fashioned gas-guzzler. And never have there been more options for getting from Point A to Point B.

    Electric...

  • September 6, 2012

    Volatile gasoline prices and environmental concerns are nudging more and more people toward alternatives to the old-fashioned gas-guzzler. And never have there been more options for getting from Point A to Point B.

    Electric...