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Ford and Walmart to Debut AI-Powered Shopping Delivery Service

The pandemic forced thousands of businesses to pivot to embrace delivery services, no-contact delivery, and automated delivery-based systems. Now, two powerhouse brands have merged for AI-powered shopping and delivery. When Walmart and Ford come together, you know it's going to be huge. 
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Are Finance Products for Your Car Worth It?

There are many tips on finding a vehicle that isn't a lemon on a car sales lot by doing a lot of research before going to the dealership. One thing that often gets overlooked when finding a good deal, is finalizing financing. All the extras sound great, but are the finance products really worth it?
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What FICO Score Is Used for Car Loans?

There’s a lot to keep track of when you’re car shopping. And one of the most important numbers to know is your FICO score. This number builds upon the information from your credit reports and shows your financial realities with more depth than a traditional credit score. FICO scores are used in several industries in …
Close-up of the upper corner of a consumer credit report from the credit bureau Equifax, with text reading "Credit File" and "Personal Identification" on a light wooden surface on September 11, 2017

Does Buying a Car Build Your Credit Score?

For most people, buying a car is a big deal. It takes time to save enough money for such a large expense. But car loans make it possible to purchase a vehicle without having to scrape together the entire amount. How does car financing work, what effect can it have on your credit score, and …
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Negotiating the Interest Rate in a Car Deal Can Save You a Lot of Money

Buying a car from a dealership can be a royal pain if you don’t know what you’re doing. Don’t get us wrong, many dealers nationwide are now doing their best to make sure that the sales process is much smoother, safer, and overall pain-free nowadays, but truthfully, a car deal always comes down the numbers. …
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Is Toyotathon Worth it?

Every year, Toyota runs this campaign. The company gives consumers a certain amount of time to buy or lease a Toyota car, truck, or SUV with added deals and incentives. If you are hoping to get behind the wheel of a Toyota Avalon, 2021 Toyota Corolla, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Sienna, or one of …
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How Does a ‘Buy Here, Pay Here’ Dealership Work?

Do you have a poor credit rating and history, but are in dire need of a car? Don’t worry, there are a lot of Americans currently in the same boat, however, all is not lost. If you happen to have a poor credit rating and aren’t able to get a traditional loan from a bank, …
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Automakers Want to Charge You Monthly for Your Car’s Best Features

Cars as we know them have always come equipped with a set of pre-determined features. Depending on the trim level, you get exactly what you pay for upfront. However, automakers are now planning to implement car subscription plans, charging a monthly or yearly fee to activate some of your car’s best features. Like a music …
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Biggest Car Costs That Aren’t Your Monthly Payment

Buying a car responsibly usually required a lot of budgeting and a lot of research. Even the most thorough driver can forget that the car payment each month is far from the only cost your car can, or might, have. In fact, there are some costs that add up pretty quick and some that are …