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Do Insurance Quotes Affect Your Credit Score?

April 25, 2019

Learn the ins-and-outs of shopping for insurance quotes and the role your credit plays in your search. Read more.

Does Refinancing Affect Your Credit?

March 6, 2019

Thinking about refinancing your loan? Don't pull the trigger just yet, there's more you need to know... Read more.

How a Repossession Affects Your Credit

February 27, 2019

Not only does repossession leave you without your primary source of transportation, but it can also hurt your credit. If you’ve recently had a car repossessed, here’s what you need to know. Read more.

Does Paying Car Insurance Build Credit?

February 5, 2019

Read this blog post to learn more about the relationship between car insurance and your credit score. Read more.

What Credit Score Is Needed To Lease A Car

November 27, 2018

Bad credit? No credit? Here's what to expect (and watch out for) when it comes to leasing a car. Read more.

Why January is the best time of the year to buy a new car

January 3, 2018

January presents a buyer's market for automobiles. Known as a slow month for retail, January offers great deals on big-ticket items like cars, and savvy consumers can save even more through timing and negotiation. Read more.

The scary truth behind long-term auto loans

November 10, 2016

New research by TransUnion shows that the longer the term of an auto loan, the higher the likelihood of serious delinquency. Read more.

The anchoring effect: Don't be fooled by the price tag

October 25, 2016

Anchoring is a psychological phenomenon that affects us all and can cost you money, but one researcher explains how you can resist it. Read more.

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