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Repo Risk: Beware Illegal Car Repossessions
cars Used cars are worth more than ever before. The CFPB warns the hot market may tempt lenders to seize cars when they don’t have a legal right. What can you do if this happens to you?
By Elaine Silvestrini • Published
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Car Prices: They're Way More Than Meets the Eye
Brandon Copeland Atlanta Falcons linebacker and Kiplinger contributing editor Brandon Copeland illustrates how car prices are far more than meets the eye.
By Brandon Copeland • Published
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High Gas Prices with The Kiplinger Letter’s Jim Patterson
cars Why are we paying so much more at the pump? How long will it last? What can you do? Plus: Congress is making changes to retirement-savings rules again.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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How to Get a Car Deal in This Market
Buying & Leasing a Car Low inventories mean it’s hard to haggle on price, but you can still negotiate on financing when shopping for a new or used car.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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There’s No Escaping Your Credit Score (So Make It Count)
Financial Planning Kiplinger’s credit expert, Lisa Gerstner, joins us to talk credit strategy. Also, a number of new electric cars hit the market this year. Will one work for Sandy?
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Electric Vehicles Take Charge in 2022
Buying & Leasing a Car A range of new battery electric vehicles is coming for Tesla. And then there’s the electric Ford F-150, a landmark debut.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Renting a Car Over the Holidays Will Be a Trip
cars Chip shortages, the pandemic and a surge in demand will combine to make renting a car a challenge. Here’s our best advice to find a rental you can afford.
By Elaine Silvestrini • Published
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Car Buying for Beginners
Buying & Leasing a Car Haggle over the price of the car and the terms of the loan to keep your monthly payments in check.
By Michael Korsh • Published
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Negotiate a Better Deal
Smart Buying For a price break on a number of products and services, all you have to do is ask. But first read up on tactics the experts use.
By Daniel Bortz • Published
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