Paying with cash used to be the preferred method when buying a car, but it’s not anymore. See why dealerships would rather not have you pay in cash. When shopping for a car, there are a few different ...

With new car prices averaging close to $49,000 and used vehicles listing above $25,000, deciding between paying cash or financing your next vehicle could save you thousands of dollars -- or cost you ...

Buying a car has never been fun, but one shopper found out just how upside down the process can be. Instead of scoring a deal by flashing cash, he was told it would cost him $1,000 more than if he ...

Yet there is a time and a place for new purchases and loans in your golden years. Financing a car might just be one of them, even if you have the cash to buy one outright. Experts explain why.

Experian’s Q2 2025 data shows most used cars are bought with cash, not loans, as high interest rates push buyers away from financing. You, like me, may be under the impression that financing a vehicle ...

Figuring out when to take out a loan, pay cash, use leverage, or pass when something isn't affordable. Unpacking good vs bad debt. Myth: you should always pay cash if you can. Fact: investors should ...

When shopping for a car, there are a few different ways to pay for it. The most common way today is to finance it, which means obtaining a loan from the bank to pay for a majority of the car, which ...

Most people are looking to downsize and purchase less in retirement and certainly to take on as little debt as possible. Yet there is a time and a place for new purchases and loans in your golden ...