Helpful articles on topics related to personal financial health and well-being
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…
April is National Financial Literacy Month. What better time to take a moment to step back and look at your financial goals? There’s more to financial health than making your car payment on time. Spending habits, savings, insurance, taxes and…
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…