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Cars & Big Purchases
Buying a car for the least money — loan length, lease vs. buy, rebates vs. low-rate financing, and saving up versus borrowing.
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Car Deal Analyzer — Bonus vs. Low-Rate Financing
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Save, Then Buy
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Lease vs. Buy a Car
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Car Loans
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Rebate vs. Promo Financing
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The Long and Short of Car Loans — How the Term Decides the Cost
A longer car loan lowers the monthly payment — but it usually comes with a higher interest rate, too. On a $50,000 car, the term costs you twice.…
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The Bonus or the Low Rate? A Real VW Offer, Run Both Ways
Volkswagen's June 2026 offer: on a 2026 Atlas, take 1.9% financing or a $3,500 Customer Bonus — not both. Here is which one actually costs less,…
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Save Up or Finance? Buying a Car the Cheaper Way
Borrowing most of a car's price is the default, but a bigger down payment shrinks the loan and the interest — and the cash you save while you wait…
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