Financial Wellness

Helpful articles on topics related to personal financial health and well-being

Illustration of a hand holding a mobile device with a Santander budget calculator site displaying.
December 11, 2024

Use auto finance calculators before you buy your next car

Car budget calculators. These tools can be a helpful asset for digging into one’s finances and supporting financial health. Especially when used before you purchase your next vehicle. The car budget calculators, or auto finance calculators, in the Learning Center at…

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September 26, 2024

What’s the minimum credit score to get a car loan?

You’ve probably heard that next to buying a home, getting a new or pre-owned vehicle is one of the largest purchases one can make. You may also be aware that factors to get financing in both homes and cars rely…

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July 25, 2024

What is a simple interest contract in auto financing?

Just because auto financing involves simple interest contracts doesn’t mean everyone understands them. Asking the question “What is a simple interest contract?” is not unusual. To help you understand how simple interest contracts work, we’ve produced a short video that…

Why paying on time is important
June 7, 2024

Why paying on time is important

Paying your bills on time can be a balancing act but making timely payments is important for a variety of reasons. When you sign a financing contract, you enjoy the benefits of having money to spend or, in the case…

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May 20, 2024

What is credit repair and how does it work?

“Get an 800+ credit score overnight! Negative information deleted! Unlock your credit to live out your dreams with our credit repair package!” It is common in today’s world to see advertisements like the above while scrolling through our phones, driving…

8 more key terms to know when buying or leasing a car
April 18, 2024

8 more key terms to know when buying or leasing a car

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…