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Here’s how long a car should be financed new or used
August 19, 2019

Here’s how long a car should be financed new or used

Steer clear of financial potholes when you buy a car. That might be easier said than done if you already have your eye on a shiny new vehicle. But you could pay a price if you don’t know how long…

Woman working on financial health on computer
August 9, 2019

Your overall financial health begins with these 10 lessons

There’s more to financial health than making your monthly car payment on time. Daily spending habits, savings, insurance, taxes and retirement all are part of the bigger picture of financial health – along with staying current on your payments. And…

Happy couple managing credit
August 7, 2019

Managing credit is key to making good financial decisions

Managing credit is an important part of money management. For most people, that involves a monthly car payment, credit card bills and other debt, as well as keeping track of your credit scores and protecting your personal and financial information….

Subaru Outback brand loyalty
August 2, 2019

Car brand loyalty study shows most love for these five makes

Brand loyalty. It’s what makes Subaru a Subaru. OK. So that’s not exactly how the ad slogan goes, but it apparently is how Subaru rolls, based on J.D. Power’s first U.S. Automotive Brand Loyalty Study. Followed by Toyota, Honda, Ram…

Top-rated auto insurance companies by region – J.D. Power
July 31, 2019

Top-rated auto insurance companies by region – J.D. Power

Chances are that if you own a car you have auto insurance. Especially if you financed the purchase. But some auto insurers are better than others at meeting their customers’ needs, according to results of J.D. Power’s annual U.S. Auto…