Columbus, OH

New-vehicle buyers are taking out loans averaging almost 70 months. Average new-vehicle APRs increased to 7.3% during the second quarter. Down payments for new vehicles have slightly decreased. A new study has revealed that many new vehicle buyers in the U.S. are being stretched to their financial limits, signing up...

Americans Drowning In New Car Debt, Loans Averaging 70 Months

In all the stock photos that reference "credit card" and "car buying," the subjects are smiling. They probably shouldn't be. (Getty Images) Can you buy a car with a credit card? In this post-pandemic, nearly cashless society, that's a good question. The reasons for doing it are pretty obvious: To "get the miles" if you have an airline credit card, or hotel points, or if your card has a cash-back scheme. So you want to — but can you and should you?

Can you buy a car with a credit card?

FinanceBuzz

Finding the right car insurance can feel overwhelming. If you're confused about coverage, here are 10 surprising items to watch for with your policy.

Did You Know Car Insurance Can Cover These 10 Things?

New York State

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A New York Car Insurance Company Is Going out of Business and Told Drivers “You’re on Your Own”

Huntsville, AL

The US Sun

CAR buyers have panicked after the dealership they bought their car from suddenly closed down – many feared their car would be repossessed. Without a reliable way to pay their car loan, many assumed the worst. American Car Center, a used car dealership in Huntsville, Alabama, closed without warning last year. Many car buyers financed […]

My dealership closed after I bought a car – I’ve never missed a payment but fear it will be taken at any moment

The Motley Fool

A perfect FICO® Score is a rare feat. Find out how many Americans have made it to perfection -- and what it takes to reach it yourself.

How Many Americans Have a Perfect 850 Credit Score? The Number Might Surprise You

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting


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These Factors Could Drive Up Your Car Insurance Rates Without You Knowing

Tweaking how you pay your mortgage can amount to huge savings. Check out how one writer took years off their mortgage.

I Shaved Years Off My Mortgage in Seconds. Here's How

The legalization of sports gambling has led to a significant deterioration in consumers’ financial health, particularly in states that allow online betting, new research shows. Story continues below. “We find a substantial increase in bankruptcy rates, debt collections, debt consolidation loans, and auto loan delinquencies” in states that offer...

Credit scores fall and bankruptcies climb in states with legal sports gambling

If you’re hoping to buy a home with a conventional mortgage, one number you’ll want to get to know well is your credit score. Also called a credit rating or FICO score (named after the company that created it, the Fair Isaac Corporation), this three-digit number is a numerical representation of your credit report, which outlines your history of paying off debts.

What Is a Good Credit Score To Buy a House?

A quarter of Americans now have credit scores of 800 or better, but does it really matter to their daily lives? Find out where you rank here.

A Quarter of Americans Have a Credit Score of 800, but Is That Overkill?

Shopping for a used car? With prices finally dropping, now's a great time to navigate your retirement in style with our handpicked selection of the 12 best used cars for retirees in 2024.

Now Is the Time to Buy a Used Car — Here's What's Worth Your Money

Fox Business

If Fed rates don't decrease by at least 75 basis points soon, untapped home equity potential could serve as the "lifeline" for the U.S. economy, according to Meredith Whitney.

Expert who predicted 2008 mortgage crisis reveals the housing ‘lifeline’ if market doesn’t get moving

Making one extra payment a year on a 30-year mortgage can save you serious interest. But it might not be the best use of your money.

Is It Worth It to Make Just 1 Extra Payment a Year on Your 30-Year Mortgage?

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The price of everything has skyrocketed recently, from groceries and property taxes to the gas in our cars. And speaking of cars, auto insurance has seen one of the largest spikes in cost. There was a 20.3% rate jump from...

6 Ways Seniors Can Save Money on Car Insurance

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Car repossessions are up 23% in 2024 — how to stay on the road if you're struggling to pay your auto loan

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Car repossessions are up 23% in 2024 — how to stay on the road if you're struggling to pay your auto loan

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