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Last Minute Ways to Enjoy the Summer
Summer is nearing its end with many parts of the country already heading back to the classroom. But while the weather is warm and the days are long there are still ways we can enjoy the summer and make every minute of sunshine count. Here’s our last mi...

5 Tips for Driving in the Summer Heat
For most of the United States this summer has been brutally hot. Dealing with the heat can be uncomfortable and even dangerous for many, including our cars. The heat can bring a lot of unwelcome issues, so it’s important to try to head off any problems...

Do I Have to Pay Tax on a Used Car?
When buying a car there are a number of additional expenses that we will be required to pay on top of the vehicle price, and one of those expenses is sales tax. Whether it is new or used, sales tax is required by most states and should be factored into...

How Interest Rates Work on Car Loans
If you are planning on buying a new car, there’s a good chance that you will need to finance at least part of the purchase. Financing allows you to borrow some (or all) of the money for a large purchase and pay it back to the lender over a set period o...

Driving Accessibility Guide: Finding the Right Car For You
If you have a disability, driving may feel like a daunting task. But it’s important to keep in mind that you are not alone. After all there are more than 25 million people living in the United States with a travel limiting disability. But manufacturers...

Here's What Cars Will Look Like in 2050
Technology is advancing at an incredible speed. When we think of futuristic cars, we often think of the flying cars that zoomed around in episodes of The Jetsons. But what does the future of cars look like now as we stand in 2023 and look ahead 25 year...


12 Things You Should Have In Your Glove Box
We spend a lot of time in our cars these days. This means we often need things in our cars to make our time there easier and safer. Our glove boxes are the perfect place for all of these essential items. While everyone has different specific needs for...

Can You Transfer a Car Loan to Another Person?
There are a number of ways that people can get over their heads with monthly payments. After all, car loan payments are at an all time high with new car payments averaging $725 per month. With the added cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance, owning a...

Should I Buy a Car From a Dealership?
Car dealerships used to be the only name in the game if you wanted a new car, but nowadays you have another option: buying a car online. So how can you decide if buying a car from a dealership is the right move for you? Here’s how you can decide if yo...

How to Find a Good Mechanic
If you have the know-how and inclination to work on your car yourself, then hurray! While it will eat up more of your time, you will save yourself money and probably a few headaches. But if you are like most of us and don’t have the knowledge or the ti...

Your Guide to Carpooling
Many people are trying to find ways to save money, and when you can save money while doing something good for the environment, it is a win-win situation. Carpooling can help you and your neighbors save money while cutting down on emissions, so it’s a g...

What is Permissive Use Auto Insurance?
Have you ever let a friend or family borrow your car and wondered if they were covered under your insurance policy? The answer is yes–in most cases–under permissive use auto insurance. So what exactly is permissive use auto insurance and what does it c...

Refinance Your Car or Trade It In: Your Guide
If you are having trouble making your monthly car payments, you are probably looking for a way out–and you are not alone. According to Experian, the average new car payment is $725 in 2023. It’s all too easy to get behind on payments when expenses cree...

What is a Bad Credit Auto Loan? Summer 2023
If your credit score is less than perfect, is there any hope of getting a car loan? Car loans are easier to secure when your credit score is in good shape, but that doesn't mean it’s impossible to get a car loan with bad credit. Here’s what you need t...

The Most Expensive States to Own a Car
Let’s face it: owning a car is expensive. From buying your car to insuring it and paying for gas, the price tag on owning a car is only getting higher. For the first time ever the average annual cost of owning a car broke $10,000 in 2022 according to t...

8 Finance Moves to Make Summer 2023
For the first time in almost a year and a half the Fed decided to not raise interest rates. In June 2023 they instead kept the prime interest rates between 5% and 5.25%. But what does that mean for our personal finances, and what moves should we be mak...

How Can I Get a Motorcycle Loan?
You’ve always dreamed of owning a motorcycle, but maybe you’ve never exactly dreamed of having a motorcycle financing plan. Making the jump and finally buying your first motorcycle (or second, or sixth) is exciting, and if you have the extra cash every...

10 Driving Rules That Bad Drivers Break
We all like to think that we are good drivers. Of course we all have the occasional lapse in judgment or close call, but we at least try to be good drivers, right? But there are some drivers out there that are breaking the rules of driving every day. S...

Can I Use a 1099 to Get A Car Loan?
If you are a contract worker, you may not have the same proof of income and employment most people have. This can make financing a car as a self employed person seem more difficult. But if you are prepared and have the right information you can still g...

How Can I Change My Car Insurance?
There are a number of reasons why a person may want to change their insurance carrier. Maybe they are unhappy with the coverage or the customer service, or maybe they just found a better premium elsewhere. Here’s how you can change your car insurance....

15 Things You Didn’t Know Were Illegal To Do While Driving
We drive all of the time, and we think we know the rules, right? But it turns out there are actually a lot of rules out there that not everyone knows (and that many of us break all of the time!) Here are 15 things that are illegal to do while driving...

What to Look for When Buying a Beginner Motorcycle
You’ve dreamt of owning a motorcycle for as long as you can remember, and you have finally decided to make that dream a reality. Maybe you are looking for a bike to take on leisurely rides, or maybe you are looking for more of an adventure. But whateve...

What is Debt Consolidation and Should I Consolidate My Debt?
If you are struggling financially, debt consolidation is one way that you can get a grip on your finances. But debt consolidation isn’t a magic process that erases your debt, and in some instances it might actually put you in more debt. So how does deb...

Your Guide to Buying an Electric Car
Electric cars are becoming more and more popular, and with good reason. There are a lot of benefits to having an electric car and their technology is only getting more and more impressive. In twenty years it is safe to assume that most cars will be ele...
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