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Car BuyingAdviceShopping AdviceCar BuyingAdviceShopping AdviceThis One Trick Will Save You From Overpaying on a Car LoanThe trick is just "do the math before you sign the contract." Here's how to calculate the cost of your car loan and…ByTom McParlandPublishedMarch 1, 2023Comments (51)
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Car BuyingAdviceCar BuyingAdviceHow to Make Sense of the Federal Tax Credit if You Just Bought an Electric CarIf you bought an electric car or a plug-in hybrid in 2022, you may be eligible for a credit on your 2022 federal…ByTom McParlandPublishedFebruary 13, 2023Comments (6)
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Car BuyingAdviceWhat Car Should You BuyCar BuyingAdviceWhat Car Should You BuyI'm New-Car Shopping and Overwhelmed by Choice! What Should I Buy?A $50,000 budget for a luxury sedan or wagon should be easy, but there is such a thing as having too many options.ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 26, 2023Comments (70)
Car BuyingAdviceWhat Car Should You BuyCar BuyingAdviceWhat Car Should You BuyI Need a Spacious, Reliable, Manual Car Under $15,000! What Should I Buy?This week's reader is asking for a challenging combination with a modest budget, but we can certainly get behind…ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 19, 2023Comments (74)
Car BuyingAdviceShopping AdviceCar BuyingAdviceShopping AdviceAlways Do the Math Before Taking a Car Dealership's Loan OfferSome automakers are offering a cash-back discount if you finance a new car through the dealer, but you could still…ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 17, 2023Comments (33)