Helpful articles on topics related to personal financial health and well-being
Every month is a financial literacy month for customers of Santander Consumer USA (SC) – April is just when everyone else takes part. Marking the official Financial Literacy Month in April, SC will continue our ongoing focus on providing all…
According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft cases reported in the U.S. more than doubled from 2019 to 2020. Proving the point that ID theft is very much on the rise, and it’s now more important than ever to…
When an account becomes very past due, the creditor may decide to turn it over to an inside collection department. They may also sell the debt to a third party or refer the account to an outside agency. Once an…
You found the vehicle of your dreams and the dealer offered you what you think is a fair amount for your trade. So, now what? If you own your trade-in vehicle (you’ve completed any loan or lease contract that you…
Paying your bills on time can be a balancing act, but making timely payments is important for a variety of reasons. When you sign a financing contract, you enjoy the benefits of having money to spend or a vehicle to…
As a whole, Americans seem to have become more aware of their spending over the last year. Before 2020, consumers added, on average, $45.6 billion in credit card debt each year. But during 2020 and the beginning of 2021, consumers…