Read this before heading to a car dealership to buy a new car. Ross Hamilton, General Manager at Apple Ford and Apple Chevrolet in Marlin, Texas says car dealerships make money in every capacity. “We sell a product and we mark up the costs,” he begins, adding that cars are generally marked up from three to…
I Used Capital One Auto Navigator to Buy My Car
And it was the easiest part of the purchase. One of the things I hate about buying a car is financing. Talking to my bank, checking my credit score (ugh), filling out forms (double ugh), sifting through finance rates, loan terms and more can be frustrating and confusing. But, I needed a car. Hello, Auto…
Help Your Child Buy a Car – Her Dream Car – with True Path’s Gift of Life Insurance Plan
Invest? With Insurance? Yup. Actually, it’s one of the best ways to invest for those dream purchases, and when you’re ready, the Gift of Life policy allows you to use the cash accumulation to be distributed tax free. And that’s just one way this life insurance investment can pay off; there are many different ways—including…
Yes, You Can Buy A Car At Costco, And Here’s How to Get the Best Deal
Yes, it’s a good deal, but there are caveats. For a lot of buyers, Costco is the ideal place to shop. The company is known for great stuff and top brands at rock-bottom prices. It’s the same with cars. You can buy a car at Costco through the Costco Auto Program and get a pre-arranged, rock bottom price on…
Sell Your Car Yourself? Yes! 11 Easy Tips For a Great Sale
Don’t be afraid. This can be very good. Over the years I’ve bought and sold tons of things on Craigslist, Faceook Marketplace and other places, including my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (which was a great experience). So when my friend Hansen Lukman asked on Facebook if it was a good idea to sell his car…
5 Tips to Help You Save For a New Car in 2022
Need a new car but don’t have the funds to buy one? We’re here for you. The innovations in new cars, the dazzling new styles and the delightful places they will take you is more tempting than ever. And, they annoy the mess out of you because you just aren’t ready to make that purchase….
Unplanned Expenses: One Day, Your Kids Will Need to Buy a Car
Are you ready for this eventuality? This is the story I never wanted to write. My Dad died. That was a year ago, and for the first time this holiday season our celebrations were dimmed by his unexpected death, sad memories and soft discussions about how we were feeling. This story is part of a…
Yes, You Can Get a Great End of the Year New Car Lease or Finance Deal Right Now
This is what you need to know. You could have knocked me over with a feather yesterday. Right there on the local news was an ad. For car lease and finance deals with zero percent financing, special terms and cash back. Right now. Holy cow. I didn’t think we’d see these offers this year. Especially…
Is Your Car Lease Up? Don’t Lease Another Car. Buy The Car You’re Leasing Now
You may be sitting on gold. Don’t let someone else have it. The one question I get again and again—and have been asked a lot lately—is this: My lease is up; what should I get next? My answer? BUY YOUR LEASED CAR! Why? It’s probably worth a lot more than the price you’d pay for…
Buy This, Not That: The Best Cars To Consider If Your First Choice Isn’t Available (or Attainable)
It’s the Wild West out there in car buying country, but you can still go home with a good one. Anyone who’s gone to a car dealership recently knows that a car buyer is in for a wilder ride than they are probably planning. Because of chip shortages and production issues, many of the best…