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 a vehicle to…
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How Simple Interest Contracts Work
Find out how simple interest affects your monthly payment, and some ways to save.
What Happens in the Life of a Loan
Getting approved for financing is just the initial step in your car-buying journey with us.
Setting a Monthly Budget
One of the best ways to ensure your finances are in order is to set up a monthly budget.
Buying vs. Leasing a Vehicle
Here’s what you need to know to help you decide whether to purchase or lease your next vehicle.
Why Your Credit Score Is Important
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What is credit monitoring and what can it do for you?
As a whole, Americans seem to have become more aware of their credit activity over the last year. Prior to 2020, consumers added, on average, $45.6 billion in credit card debt per year. But during 2020 and the beginning of…
How credit reporting practices affect you
Financial well-being is a fundamental part of life, and one of its pillars is the health of your credit. Your credit habits, which are reported by credit reporting agencies, impact your credit score and ability to get financing, so understanding…
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