Andrea Riquier is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Advisor. She is a New York-based writer covering mortgages and the housing market. She was previously at Dow Jones MarketWatch, on the housing market ...

Auto loans are a type of installment loan that split a car purchase into monthly payments over a period of years, which can make a new or used car more affordable. Auto loan terms typically run from ...

Brai is the founder of SW4 Insights, a public policy advisory firm based in Washington D.C. He has over a decade of experience as a journalist and consultant covering finance and economic policy, with ...

In July we discussed why many shoppers are switching to leases. Now we explain the simple math behind the payment you sign ...

Down payments plunge to the lowest level in nearly four years. The average down payment for new-car purchases dropped to $6,020, the lowest level since Q4 2021. This compares to $6,433 in Q2 2025 and ...

When financing a new or used vehicle, making a down payment is a wise move. Putting money toward your loan up front helps build equity more quickly and results in less interest and lower payments.

Record-high vehicle prices have dominated the headlines in the last couple of years; however, the price listed on the window sticker isn’t the only one that demands attention right now. Not only do ...

Monthly car payments continue to climb, thanks to rising interest rates and record-high car prices. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

It’s possible to buy a car with zero down payment, but weigh the pros and cons. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take ...

Big changes are coming to the electric vehicle tax credit in 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden this summer, renews a tax credit of up to $7,500 for new EVs ...