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November 22, 2024

Use auto finance calculators to estimate your car loan

Car budget calculators. These tools can be a helpful asset for digging into one’s finances and supporting financial health. Especially when used before you purchase your next vehicle. The car budget calculators, or auto finance calculators, in the Learning Center at…

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October 17, 2024

When is the best time to buy a car?

The best time to buy a car might simply be when you need it most. But if your purchase is not urgent and maximizing savings is your goal, there are some dates on the calendar that it helps to know…

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June 13, 2024

What is a simple interest contract in auto financing?

Just because auto financing involves simple interest contracts doesn’t mean everyone understands them. Asking the question “What is a simple interest contract?” is not unusual. To help you understand how simple interest contracts work, we’ve produced a short video that…

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April 12, 2024

8 more key terms to know when buying or leasing a car

Music has its own language. As does the medical field, technology, types of sports, even food. And the car buying world is no different. You may be familiar with the auto financing terms Annual Percentage Rate (APR), down payment and…