Helpful articles on topics related to personal financial health and well-being
How often do you check your credit report? Maybe the better question is, when was the last time you checked your credit report? A regular review of your credit report is a good habit to develop. Whether you are in the…
Keeping up with payments is an essential part of managing your money, but it isn’t always easy. A change in circumstances, such as with a job, the arrival of medical bills or a rise in the cost of living, may…
If you own a vehicle, you are probably well aware … Insurance is one of the major costs of car ownership. So, how much does car insurance cost, and how do insurance companies decide that? On average, Americans will pay…
Go figure. Before you purchase your next vehicle. The auto finance calculators in the Learning Center at Santander Consumer USA’s website can help you learn just how much car you can afford. While we are in the business of financing…
Fraud can be a scary word, especially if it’s happening to you. Now more than ever, the signs of fraudsters are all around us. Fraud indicators could be from companies about data breaches or emails letting you know your personal…
Have you ever reviewed your emails and wondered where all the “You’re preapproved!” messages are coming from? Me too. More importantly, preapproved for what? And how? I haven’t applied for anything. Receiving preapprovals, whether via email, regular mail or any…