There's no question that Americans love their cars. And with auto prices increasing, more of us are using some type of financing to get into the seat and out on the road. It's not just new vehicles, ...

Auto refinance rates start below 5.00% for qualified borrowers Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Written by ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Filing for bankruptcy can significantly impact your car loan, depending on the type of bankruptcy file, how much equity you have ...

Paying off your car early can potentially save money on interest and reduces your debt, but it could strain your budget or result in other drawbacks Written By Written by Staff Loans Writer, Buy Side ...

Americans are struggling to keep up with their auto loans. The average monthly car payment has shot up nearly 30% since 2020, according to online auto resource Edmunds. Delinquincies and repossessions ...

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In the first quarter of 2025, Americans owed $1.18 trillion in auto loans, according to the Federal Reserve. Borrowing to buy a car is common (as is leasing) because it can be too expensive to buy a ...

Review your credit report, know your credit score and, yes, freeze your credit before stepping on a car dealer's lot. Dealer-arranged financing is convenient but it will limit your options. Typically, ...

This year, your auto loan could net you a tax break. A new “above-the-line” deduction, passed into law under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), allows Americans to write off up to $10,000 in loan ...

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Editorial Note: Content was created in partnership with Money Research Collective. Cars.com receives a commission from the partner links contained within the content. By Kimberlee Leonard For most, ...