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The headlines say inflation is easing and jobs remain strong, but consumers are skipping car payments. The Fed claims to be data driven. But if you’re watching behavior, not just backward-looking ...

Don't overpay for your next ride. Compare the pros and cons of credit unions, banks, and online auto lenders, and learn why ...

New and used vehicle financing costs both increased over the past year, although at different rates. Data reported ...

Total auto debt soared to $1.68 trillion at the end of 2025 — a 37% increase since late 2018, according to a new analysis by The Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers, provided exclusively to CNBC ...

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Struggling with debt is never fun. Whether it’s credit cards, auto loans or something else, those monthly payments can cause a lot of financial stress. But while many experts agree that high-interest ...

Suze Orman's right that your car is a money pit. But the payment isn't the leak that's draining you.

Defaulting on a car loan can lead to late fees, a dip in your credit, legal action and even vehicle repossession. What to do before you default on a car loan With auto loan and lease balances on the ...