While overall demand for a large SUV is holding up, some brands are widening their lead while others are slipping behind.
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Small SUVs: Winning & Losing Models – Q1 2025
Small SUVs are still the engine of the U.S. auto market – and Q1 2025 gave us a clear view of who’s thriving and who’s falling behind.
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The Impact of Down Payment on Monthly Payments: How to Calculate the Difference
Whether you’re financing a new or used vehicle, knowing how your down payment affects your loan can help you make smarter financial choices.
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How Credit Reporting Agencies Shape Lending Decisions
Here we break down the three major credit reporting agencies and how lending institutions use them differently, often based on region, industry, or even specific underwriting models.
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Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy: Simple Strategies to Bounce Back
Bankruptcy doesn’t mark the end of your financial life. You absolutely can rebuild your credit after bankruptcy and progress towards a brighter financial future.
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Best Cars for Small Families: Smart Picks That Make Life Easier
Whether your family is just starting out or growing into new needs, here are some of the best cars for small families that check all the right boxes.
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Technology and Repossession: How GPS and Automation Are Reshaping the Industry
Thanks to advances in technology, especially GPS tracking and automation tools, technology and repossession has become more efficient, precise, and, in many ways, less confrontational.
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Bankruptcy and Divorce: What Happens When These Two Collide?
Understanding how bankruptcy and divorce intersect is key to protecting your rights and making smart decisions during the legal process of bankruptcy and divorce.
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Credit Unions for Subprime Borrowers: Discussing the Options Available
Payday lenders charge sky-high interest rates. But there’s one often-overlooked option worth exploring: credit unions for subprime borrowers.
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Auto Loan Down Payment: What You Need to Know and How to Save
In this post we break down what goes into an auto loan down payment and how you can plan ahead without stressing out your wallet.
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Auto Insurance Claims: What to Know When Things Go Sideways
This post breaks down the steps to filing auto insurance claims, how to deal with insurance adjusters, and what that fancy term “subrogation” means (and why you should care).
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Smart Debt Management Strategy: How to Regain Control and Reduce What You Owe
Whether you’re dealing with credit card debt, medical bills, or personal loans, having a debt management strategy can make all the difference.
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What Car Buyers Are Telling Us: Q4 2024 Automotive Trends
The automotive market closed out 2024 with several key shifts in car buyers behavior, vehicle financing, and the evolving role of electric vehicles (EVs).
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Maximizing Credit Card Rewards: How to Make Every Swipe Count
Whether you’re chasing cashback, travel points, airline miles, or hotel rewards, here’s how to get the most out of your credit card rewards without falling into common traps.
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