Report: GAP insurance for auto loans lands lender in hot water
Cars
November 27, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expected to sue auto lender Santander over its GAP (guaranteed auto protection) insurance practices,…
Xerox fined $1M over credit reporting mistakes that may have affected you
Credit
November 21, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
If your credit was pulled for any reason in 2016, there's a chance it contained incorrect information. RELATED: What happens…
Buy or lease a vehicle? New numbers show monthly payments in both scenarios
Leasing
November 3, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
If you're looking at buying a new car, the word "leasing" has probably crossed your mind. Dealerships push leases pretty…
Are you following Clark’s maximum auto loan length rule?
Cars
November 2, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
Lengthy auto loans of 72 months or longer are on the rise, according to a new report from the Consumer…
4 debts you might want to consider refinancing other than your mortgage
Money & Credit
September 7, 2017
by:
Deacon Hayes
Financial experts often tout refinancing and consolidation as a great way to help pay off debt, but is refinancing your…
The eye-opening truth about dealer invoice prices
Cars
August 17, 2017
by:
James Bragg
Editor's note: This is Part 1 of a five-part investigative series. Most new-car shoppers turn to those big new-car pricing…
The “Clark Smart” steps for buying a new car
Cars
June 8, 2017
by:
Clark Howard
If you're in the market for a new car, here are my tips for making a smart purchase. Here's how…
Op-ed: How we abandoned our inborn common sense about new-car pricing
Cars
November 28, 2016
by:
James Bragg
George Will, an American journalist and author and a keen observer of human behavior, has written, “This is an age…
How to get out of a bad car loan
Cars
November 2, 2016
by:
NerdWallet
Making your paymentmonth after month has gotten to be such a drag that it eventually occurs to you: “Is there…
Should you lease a car during an ‘End of the Year’ sales event?
Cars
October 13, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Most manufacturers go on a blitz with their 'End of the Year' sales events between Christmas and New Year's Eve.…
Top 12 best vehicles to buy that are 1 year old
Cars
October 10, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Cars are the second biggest expense in most people's lives. But will the car you're buying hold its resale value?…
Used car leasing: Deal or dud for your wallet?
Cars
October 7, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
The question of leasing is one that's common when people are buying a new car. Clark typically advises people to…
Buying a car: 2 things to do before you even start shopping
Cars
October 4, 2016
by:
Alex Thomas Sadler
When you start thinking about buying a car, there are a lot of things to consider. First of all, don’t…
Millennials like to lease cars, but watch out for these pitfalls
Cars
September 30, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Forget about the much-hyped predictions of millennials abandoning car ownership en masse. Leases among those aged 18 to 34 grew…
How new car dealers make the big bucks
Cars
September 8, 2016
by:
James Bragg
Most of us probably believe that dealers laugh all the way to the bank on the profit they make when…
5 things to know before buying a used car
Cars
August 19, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
When you're considering new vs. used cars, you need to think about the bigger picture of car ownership costs. It's…
How to beat the pricing from online car-buying sites
Cars
August 10, 2016
by:
James Bragg
Author’s Note: The catalyst for this series was the eye-opening discovery that over the last 20 years, the dealer invoice…
Debunking the myth around dealer cash incentives
Cars
August 10, 2016
by:
James Bragg
Author’s Note: The catalyst for this series was the eye-opening discovery that over the last 20 years, the dealer invoice…
Whose side are those new-car pricing sites really on?
Cars
August 10, 2016
by:
James Bragg
Author’s Note: The catalyst for this series was the eye-opening discovery that over the last 20 years, the dealer invoice…
New car leasing 101: A plain English explanation
Cars
June 23, 2016
by:
James Bragg
Author’s Note: Leasing accounts for a hefty 25% of new-car transactions today, mainly because the monthly payments are much lower…
Is gap insurance worth it when buying a car?
Buying
June 23, 2016
by:
Deacon Hayes
When a prospective buyer walks into a dealership to buy a car, they are often inundated with “upsells.” Upsells in…
Leasing used car: Good or bad idea?
Cars
May 23, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: New car leasing 101: A plain English explanation Should you ever lease a car? How to buy, rent…
What to do when you owe more on your car than it’s worth
Cars
May 19, 2016
by:
Julia Eddington | Credit.com
A negative equity car loan — also referred to as being “upside down” or “underwater” on a loan — means…
Honda apologizes for double-charging car payment glitch
Cars
April 8, 2016
by:
Cox Media Group National Content Desk
If you use Honda Financial Services to make your car payments, you may want to check your bank account. Read…
2 unusual ways to steal a deal on a car right now
Cars
April 4, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Ever seen a 2016 model vehicle being offered as 'used' on a dealer lot? Leaked internal memos from three big…
Auto loan delinquencies are on the rise
Cars
March 16, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
The auto industry had its hottest year in 2015 after moving 17.5 million vehicles for more than $500 billion in…
The 30 best cars of 2016
Cars
February 24, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Every April, Consumer Reports makes a special effort during car buying season to give advice for new and used buyers…
Bank decides to relieve car lease for active duty soldier
Jobs & Military
February 22, 2016
by:
Kerry Kavanaugh, MyFoxBoston
A Peabody, Massachusetts, soldier was called to active duty and at first a bank wouldn't give her any relief on…
Are you buying too much car for your budget?
Cars
February 17, 2016
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Auto loan financing is suddenly available to people with damaged credit who may have been turned down for car loans…
Toyota to pay $21.9 million to settle racial discrimination claims
Cars
February 4, 2016
by:
Grant Suneson | Newsy.com
TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota’s lending service, Toyota Motor Credit Corp., agreed to pay almost $22 million to thousands of minority…