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- 4. Freelance writing
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- 5. Capitalize on plant-based foods
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- Start with something
- 3. American opportunity tax credit
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- 3. You can request a refund in several ways
- Our take on growing money quickly
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- 2. Consider whether you should buy Apple stock
- 2. Test websites and apps
- Avoid owing more than your car is worth
- 5. You’re getting a cold shoulder from your boss
- For flights booked in a travel portal
- Do I have to pay state tax on lottery winnings?
- 3. Determine other ownership costs
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- When debt consolidation is a smart move
- The details
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- 2. Let Uncle Sam help you again
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- 3. Qualified distribution rules are strict
- Robust suite of features
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- The risks of marijuana ETFs
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- 1. Fly to Hawaii for 10,000 miles in economy, 15,000 in business class each way
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- Will I make money?
- How are dividends paid out?
- 30% of your income: wants
- 2. Find out if you can get your repossessed car back
- Mortgage selection tips
- Where JAL flies in the U.S.
- 3. … and it can also be a low-interest card
- Best car insurance in New Jersey for your budget: Geico
- 3. Balance stocks, bonds and your time frame
- Low transaction fees
- 2. Kayak
- Long-term capital gains tax
- Should you refinance?
- 3. Look like you know where you're going
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- Should you pay a personal loan origination fee?
- Pros and cons of a high-deductible health plan
- 1. The home must be your principal residence
- What can you invest in with a Roth IRA?
- Step 3: Claim dependents, including children
- Step 2: Figure out what your market needs
- How to calculate your home office tax deduction
- 6. Ask for forbearance on bills
- Innovative technology and faster transaction speeds
- Am I a resident for Colorado income tax purposes?
- Best travel insurance overall: Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection
- Labor costs
- How long will your mortgage loan last?
- Bank of America Business Advantage Fundamentals
- Food and drink
- Chubb home insurance coverage
- Why it’s the best
- For flights booked with cash
- How to qualify for the QBI deduction
- Step 2: Analyze the ETF
- Business credit
- How do I check my tax return status?
- Definitions
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- How to renew Global Entry for free
- TurboTax vs. H&R Block: Features and ease of use
- All year
- 12 credit unions that use Zelle
- What kind of Mastercard is my card?
- Plans to shop around
- 5. Find a safe location
- 3. Call the IRS to locate your EIN
- SoFi: Best for checking account overall and best checking account for overdraft fee avoidance
- GET MORE MILES, MORE BENEFITS WITH A DELTA CARD
- Bitcoin ETF definition
- 3. Make retirement contributions
- 2. Dividend index funds and exchange-traded funds
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- 5. Expand supply chain networks
- 6. Start a dropshipping business
- Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF)
- How to get cheap personal checks
- What is the point of the stock market?
- 1. AXA Assistance USA (Silver plan: $70)
- Estimated tax payments 2024
- The impact on welcome bonuses
- Managed brokerage account
- 7. Chili’s
- What is a hardship loan?
- 3. The child has to live with you
- 4. Explore mortgage options
- Decide what type of account you want: checking vs. savings
- 2. Empower: Best for fast cash
- 5 ways to make money on Instagram
- 2. Consider debt consolidation
- 5. Miami
- 2. Choose your insurance deductible
- Income taxes for multi-member LLCs
- Maintenance is required
- 3. Auto repair
- 3. Check back on the first Monday of the month
- Average interest checking account rate: 0.07%
- Partially refundable tax credit
- Are I bonds a good investment?
- Florida HFA Preferred or Advantage Conventional Loan
- California income tax deadlines and extensions
- 3. Negotiate with your internet provider for a better deal
- Apply extra student loan payments toward the principal
- Is YouTube Premium worth it?
- 4. Not comparing different transfer providers
- How to do Universal Studios in one day
- Cut meaningless expenses
- 6. You’re being micromanaged
- Home equity loans pros and cons
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- What to look for in a new budgeting app
- 2. Ask yourself why you received the check
- How common are excess charges?
- ITIN: What it is and how to get one
- How to start a TikTok Shop as a seller
- Calling the reconsideration line
- Cheap cell phone plans from brands owned by the big three
- 2. Understand your options
- YNAB
- How much is the next Powerball jackpot?
- 5. E-book writing
- By mail
- Do you include a 401(k) in a net worth calculation?
- 4. Monitor bank transactions online
- Collect the right tax forms from your lender
- How a savings account works: withdrawal limits
- Best for member satisfaction: State Farm Medicare Supplement Insurance
- Lenders that let you refinance a personal loan
- Deferment or forbearance
- Mid-cap companies: $2 billion to $10 billion
- Save on United award flights to Hawaii
- Price vs. yield
- Resident status rules
- What’s the same?
- REITs' average return
- Regulation
- How does a life insurance trust work?
- 2. Retirement accounts
- What renters liability insurance covers
- Ensuring spectacular coastal views
- 6. After you redeem miles, Barclaycard will reinstate 5% of those miles back into your account, marginally increasing the value of each mile
- Other costs and issues
- What if you're priced out of homebuying?
- 4. Lifetime learning credit
- 2. SBA 504/CDC loans
- 1. Get sponsored
- 3. Researcher and fact-checker
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- Why it’s the best
- Exodus
- How to use a loan-to-value mortgage calculator
- 2. Bing
- 4. You’ll only be reimbursed for expenses in specific cases
- I bonds calculator
- Pros:
- Step 4: Refine your withholdings
- Rising costs thwart debt payoff plans
- Types of state income tax
- How to invest in the S&P 500 in two steps:
- You can be held responsible for a bad check
- 7. Request a payroll advance
- Senior miners
- How much does it cost to buy Vanguard index fund shares?
- Embrace pet insurance plans and coverage
- What to ask your credit card issuer
- Buy park-to-park tickets
- Who can open a joint business account
- Own your car sooner
- Factors that affect the cost of car insurance
- 3. You can get United TravelBank credits by holding an IHG card
- Cheap car insurance in Texas by age
- What a good credit score can get you
- Best for a flat cash-back rate: CollegeCounts 529 Rewards Visa Card
- Consider refinancing in the future
- 3. Choose how much you want to invest
- 2024 VA county loan limits
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- Child tax credit expansion: What the tax deal could mean for you
- Book flights early
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- 3. Customize your policies
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- Country Financial: Best for using an agent
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- 6. Go where there is demand
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- Not all plane Wi-Fi is equal
- 6. Prepare in advance for rainy-day funding
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- 8. Cinnabon
- When to claim Social Security
- EARN MORE POINTS WITH A MARRIOTT BONVOY CREDIT CARD
- 20% of your income: savings and debt
- If you got your car back, would you be able to afford insurance, maintenance and gas?
- Exodus
- Types of award tickets
- Secured credit cards: Examples
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- Our tips
- Which is better?
- 0% balance transfer credit card
- What the seller gets out of it
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- High CD rates for now
- 4. Be open to last-minute appointments
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- 3. Take notes and pictures
- Lower fees
- Qualifying for a second mortgage
- How do streaming services fit into your budget?
- 1. High-yield savings accounts
- 7. You’ve reached a dead end
- Goodbudget, for hands-on envelope budgeting
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- How to get a refund if a flight cancels or changes times
- Wi-Fi
- How to determine if an Alaska credit card is worth it
- Average mutual fund return
- The bottom line
- Low-income parents also feeling the sting
- 4. Find the right car for you
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- American Airlines premium economy vs. Main Cabin Extra
- Planning meals and activities
- Step 1: Sign up at the TikTok Shop seller center
- 3. Break it down
- Why haven't I received my tax refund?
- How to day trade stocks
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- 4. Contribution limits are high
- Earning points
- 4. Peer-to-peer lending
- Reliability
- How to lock in a mortgage rate
- When is hurricane season in Puerto Rico?
- How to get a home equity loan
- 7. Curate subscription boxes
- 7. You don’t get a free checked bag like you do with some airline-branded cards
- Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally
- Economic Development Administration
- How to get a hardship loan
- 6 types of dividends
- Can you save too much?
- 4. The child can't provide more than half of their own financial support
- 5. Student loan interest deduction
- Can you get birth control over the counter?
- Standard deduction 2023
- Why improved credit isn't always a good reason to remove an authorized user
- 6. Siesta Key, Florida
- 3. Evaluate other factors
- Cons:
- 2. You must have owned the home for at least two years
- The cheapest midsize car insurance company: American National
- Step 5: Sign and date your W-4
- Average 401(k) match
- Step 3: Ride the organic marketing train
- Best car insurance for seniors: budget pick
- 1. States with no income tax
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- How do I build an emergency fund?
- Resident status rules
- 4. Bundle your services for a better combined price
- How to pay for a new deck
- Is rental car coverage primary or secondary?
- Right-size your home
- 3. Learn to use AI tools
- Disadvantages of paying off your car loan early
- About home equity lines of credit
- Other tips for flying to Chicago
- What doesn’t impact your life insurance premium
- 2. Take a cut with affiliate marketing
- Our pick for: Intro APR + high rewards on everyday spending
- How do I avoid foreign transaction fees on my debit card?
- Are excess charges allowed in all states?
- Best for those with a Greenlight subscription
- Best car insurance in Florida for having few customer complaints: Auto-Owners
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- Net worth calculator
- 5. Know the bank’s timeline
- Small-cap companies: $250 million to $2 billion
- 7. Think about recruiting efforts
- What this means for AAdvantage members
- Priority customer service
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- Vio Bank: Best money market account
- How to cancel an Emirates flight
- Buying a put example
- Winner: Alaska Airlines
- Tax returns
- Who pays the closing costs?
- Options for ordering personal checks
- Who should make estimated quarterly tax payments?
- 9. Cold Stone Creamery
- Do you have access to affordable public transportation or a carpool?
- Choosing a state to register your company
- 4. Social media manager
- How to save on rental cars
- 4. Your account is available immediately upon approval
- 4. Consider buying at a discount
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- How are dividends taxed?
- 4. Leave the Rolex at home
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- Treasury bond and note calculator
- Our tips
- 3. Use shopping or airline/hotel booking portals
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- 8. Take a loan from your retirement account
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- 5. Not checking the estimated delivery time
- 3. Decide how much to invest in Apple stock
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- Cheap car insurance in Texas for 20-year-olds
- 3. Don’t use the money
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- Why should I open a bank account if I'm undocumented?
- But wait, there’s more
- 3. Apple Pay Later
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- 4. Pocket your tax refund
- How to rebook your United flight at a cheaper fare
- Step 3: Buy the gold ETF
- Other ways to save on European ski trips
- Reasons for unfreezing your credit
- Guarda: 4.6 out of 5 stars
- How much should you spend on a mattress?
- How to refinance a personal loan
- April
- Learn more about Zelle
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- How to find another company's EIN
- Amenities and other perks
- What else should I consider?
- Types of REITs
- Financing and banking
- Other considerations before joining a credit union
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- 2. U.S. to Europe: 45,000 miles each way in business class
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- 5. The child can’t file a joint tax return with someone
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- How much interest will I earn on $10,000?
- 3. Facebook
- Other personal loan fees to consider
- Choosing corporate tax status for your LLC
- 4. Personal trainers
- Is a high-deductible health plan right for you?
- 3. You must have lived in the house for at least two years in the five-year period before you sold it
- 5. Attend an enrollment event
- Many in credit card debt feel stressed, worried
- Example interest checking APYs at select institutions
- A quick guide to popular and new tax credits for 2024
- How to invest in dividend stocks
- 1. Open an investment account
- Fees for certified and cashier’s checks
- Simplified version vs. actual expense deduction
- Gold streaming companies
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- How much can you make with I bonds?
- What to bring to a job fair
- Do I have to pay California state tax?
- You'll likely forgo a welcome bonus
- How do I make sure coverage applies to my rental?
- CD vs. high-yield savings account: At a glance
- Drive used
- How to apply for a joint business bank account
- What to do if you notice signs your boss wants you to leave
- How many banks have collapsed?
- How to get multiple passports
- How to open an ABLE account
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- What qualifies:
- Is it a good idea to consolidate credit cards?
- Step 2: Upload products
- 2. Solo 401(k)
- Why it’s the best
- 4. Select a provider to open your Roth IRA
- LendingTree Spring
- Types of UCC filings
- You can temporarily self-report income
- Other FAQs
- Prepare your paperwork
- Travel credit card availability
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- How to invest in AI stocks
- Temporary pandemic-tied relief
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- 8. Look for sites with parking options
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- Bitcoin ETF pros
- Are there any festivals that I should attend during my visit?
- Credit reports
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- Savings accounts vs. CDs
- If you need to carry a balance
- How to open a brokerage account
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- Who needs vision insurance
- Best car insurance in New Jersey for customer satisfaction: NJM
- 7. San Diego
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- 5. Consider using your credit card’s trip delay insurance
- Is Ryanair reliable?
- Episode transcript
- W-4 form 2024
- Ages 20-24
- 4. Contact your car rental company
- 9. Borrow against life insurance
- Florida HFA Preferred or Advantage Plus Conventional Loan
- 5. Check on assistance programs for a monthly discount
- Home equity loan or HELOC
- Preventing better use of your money
- Do you value the benefits offered by Alaska credit cards?
- Hotels on points in Chicago
- Stock mutual funds = higher potential returns (or losses)
- How to estimate your ISA costs
- 4. It’s possible to use credit card travel credits to fund your United TravelBank
- Average cost of term life insurance by age
- Inflation example
- Paying for the trip
- Cheap cell phone plans from brands that resell network service
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- 5. Pay your IRA first
- 10 largest lottery jackpots
- 7. Editing
- 4. Prepay your annual premium
- Does your Known Traveler Number change when you change your name?
- 1. Fill out the DS-11 application form
- Winner for best airline credit card: United
- Income-driven repayment account adjustment, or waiver
- More ways to take charge of your budget
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- 4. Contribute to a health savings account
- 3. Bonds and bond index funds
- 8. Create an airport-centric app
- Here comes the sun
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- 2. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (ExactCare Value plan: $56)
- How many Southwest cards can I have?
- 10. Del Taco
- 2. Stock dividends
- 6. The child has to have a certain residency or citizenship status
- 7. Earned income tax credit
- Secured credit cards vs. prepaid debit cards
- Standard deduction 2024
- 3. Business lines of credit
- Find a bank that suits your needs
- 3. EarnIn: Best for large advances
- 5. Blogger and affiliate marketer
- 5. It’s one of several ways you can pay for medical expenses
- 3. Work with your creditors
- Negotiating a buydown
- 5. Use (and hide) your phone strategically
- How are HELOC payments calculated?
- A high-deductible health plan might be right for you if:
- 1. Find a dividend-paying stock
- 2. States with flat income tax rates
- The actual expense method
- 3. Tap your home equity for a loan or line of credit
- What coverage is included?
- What should I do if I want to insure more than $250,000?
- Use Universal Express Passes
- Discounts
- How much car insurance you need
- Cheapest full coverage car insurance in Texas for 20-year-olds
- What affects your credit score?
- What students can do
- 5. Contact the seller or visit a dealership
- What doesn't qualify:
- What is American Airlines Main Plus?
- How does a debt consolidation loan work?
- Does Medigap cover excess charges?
- Best for those with a Fidelity 529 plan: Fidelity® Rewards Visa Signature® Card
- Workers fear losing hard-fought union benefits
- UCC lien on specific collateral
- Estimate your 2024 IRS tax refund date
- Tips for unfreezing your credit
- 6. Rebounding from bank account fraud
- Mattress-buying tips
- Embrace: Best for many ways to save
- How much to keep in your savings account
- Best for premium discounts: Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Insurance
- Asking for a product change
- Additional functionality
- The bottom line
- Why is the 10-year Treasury yield important?
- Equity REITs
- 5. Online savings accounts
- Types of life insurance trusts
- How to determine if your next flight's Wi-Fi will be good
- Complaints and customer satisfaction
- How a mortgage rate lock works
- Google Pay
- 3. Europe to Middle East: 17,000 miles each way in economy or 24,500 miles in business class
- Are home equity loans a good idea?
- Business documents
- Seller concessions
- Other considerations for nonrefundable airfares
- What car insurance doesn’t cover
- Other hardship loan options
- Get more help with monthly budget planning
- 5. Research first-time home buyer assistance programs
- Why it’s the best
- Cold wallets
- Comparing a Delta credit card vs. an Alaska credit card
- What to do after removing an authorized user
- 3. Expedia
- When do you have to pay taxes on stocks?
- 8. Portland, Maine
- Mortgage borrowing 101
- Earthquakes and other earth movement
- Episode transcript
- 4. You cannot have claimed the home sale capital gains exclusion recently
- 6. Consider a third-party service
- Tax credits for people with kids
- Best car insurance for seniors: fewest complaints
- 2. Choose your investments
- 10. Use a credit card cash advance
- Level up
- How do you get a second mortgage?
- 4. Open a brokerage account if you don't have one
- How to open a savings account or CD
- Home equity lines of credit pros and cons
- What travel protections might you already have?
- Skip the extra legroom
- Do you often travel with others?
- Chicago Hyatt hotels
- When are New York state income taxes due?
- Term life insurance rates for nonsmokers
- Should I file taxes now or wait for the child tax credit expansion?
- 8. Writing a blog
- 5. Limit claims by managing your risks
- Other ways to pay less
- How to pay off an Afterpay travel purchase
- The bottom line
- Exodus: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- 2. Gather required documents
- Compare your net worth
- Erie: Best in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest
- Use third-party tools
- Dividend tax rate 2023
- What TrueBlue members need to know when flying American
- Additional charge for remote access
- Nonresident status rules
- How to cancel an Emirates Skywards award flight
- What are the most popular attractions in Puerto Rico?
- 9. Become a destination wedding planner
- Get money back in the form of future flight credits
- 11. Denny’s
- Foundation grants for nonprofits
- How has the Marriott points value changed over time?
- 3. Dividend reinvestment programs (DRIPs)
- 8. Charitable donation deduction
- What if you don’t have enough JAL miles?
- 5. Pay down debt, save for emergencies
- What are the prime factors that lenders consider?
- Treasury bills calculator
- Roll the dice with an upgrade hack
- A low- or no-deductible health plan might be right for you if:
- How to open a Roth IRA in 6 steps
- Step 4: Invest in the tools of the trade
- Rising interest rates are making it harder for many to pay off debt
- 3. States with progressive tax structures
- Pros and cons of investing in gold stocks
- Accident-only coverage
- What isn't covered?
- Pay less interest
- How do I deal with lottery taxes?
- 5. You can't use United TravelBank funds for other travel purchases
- Consider the costs of cashing out your 401(k)
- Do debt consolidation loans hurt your credit?
- Best for those with a Merrill 529 plan: Bank of America® credit cards
- 3. Call your lender
- How the qualified business income deduction works
- Expensify
- Is it easy to sync my Global Entry membership with a new passport?
- May
- Bankruptcy
- Price
- The best times to day trade
- Where inventory has reached pre-pandemic levels
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
- How you'll earn TrueBlue points on American Airlines flights
- Compare the best savings and money market accounts
- Other perks of Delta premium economy
- Bitcoin ETF cons
- Additional benefits
- Mortgage REITs
- Volatility
- Is Wi-Fi offered, and if so, will it work for you?
- What does personal liability insurance not cover?
- What is the stock market doing today?
- If you don't need to carry a balance
- Friend and family loans
- Who is a qualifying relative?
- How to get birth control
- Cold wallets
- Register your business
- 6. Freelance designer
- Reserving award nights in both Radisson Rewards programs
- Trezor
- Should you invest in retail stocks in 2023?
- 6. Dress appropriately for the culture
- 4. Consider extra coverage
- 4. Use miles or credit card points for car rentals
- 5. Newborn and post-pregnancy services
- 4. Fiverr
- 5. You cannot have bought the house through a like-kind exchange
- Alternatives to QuickBooks
- 1. Find out if you're eligible.
- How to find the 2024 W-4
- Average certificate of deposit rate: 1.81% for one-year CDs
- 11. Look for a payday alternative loan
- 3. Make sure they’re a good fit
- What is California's standard deduction?
- Understanding the American Express card families
- Types of mortgage loans
- ABLE accounts can provide peace of mind
- Book a Oneworld multi-carrier award flight
- Term life insurance rates for smokers
- 3. Land a brand deal and make sponsored content
- Best car insurance in Florida for ease of use: State Farm
- Blanket lien
- Net worth of U.S. families by income
- How to find AI ETFs
- Micro- and mega-cap companies
- How do I avoid paying baggage fees on Spirit Airlines?
- Limited to Windows users
- Andover Companies: Best coverage
- 2. Pick which options to buy or sell
- Buying a put option vs. short selling
- 5. Spend down your flexible spending account
- Revocable life insurance trusts
- 10. Make local guides
- The bottom line
- Tips to find cheap flights any day of the week
- 12. Edible Arrangements
- Walmart Foundation
- Market your Esty shop and products
- 4. Special dividends
- How to save money every month
- 3. Know your rights
- 9. Medical expenses deduction
- What to expect when you open your new account
- Structures used for business
- LLC payroll taxes
- Doing the math on HDHPs
- 7. Go to an unconventional place
- Ages 25-34
- 2. Evaluate the stock
- 5. Contact your own insurance company about the rental car accident
- Pros of gold stocks
- How to prepare for a job fair
- Part-year resident status rules
- Best for emergency medical coverage: Allianz Global Assistance
- 2. Certificates of deposit
- What vehicle rentals are excluded?
- Conventional loans
- 4. Take surveys for money
- Lowering your credit score
- Can you have multiple passports recapped
- Federal protections are minimal in the U.S.
- Who should skip an Alaska credit card?
- Bond mutual funds = lower returns (but lower risk)
- Do I have to pay New York state income tax?
- Consumer complaints
- Income share agreement calculator
- 4. Alert authorities to fraud
- How to get a good credit score
- Who counts as a qualified care provider?
- When debt consolidation isn't worth it
- How can I avoid excess charges?
- Final thoughts on changing your American Airlines flight
- How quickly could the IRS implement the child tax credit expansion?
- 9. Freelance researching
- How to freeze your child’s credit
- TurboTax vs. H&R Block: Support
- Alternatives to savings accounts
- Are 10-year Treasury notes a good investment?
- How to change or cancel an EIN
- 4. Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
- 3. Investment accounts for kids
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- Why did Signature Bank fail?
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- OK, what's next?
- California child and dependent care tax credit
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The car-buying process can be draining and daunting, from navigating auto loans to determining affordability and ownership costs. And the process can get even more difficult in the current market, where low inventory and higher-than-usual prices can make it hard to find the exact car you’re looking for.
Here’s a NerdWallet car-buying guide to help simplify the process and assist you with making the smartest financial decisions throughout the journey.
1. Set your budget
Setting a budget is the first step to take when buying a car — before you even start looking for a vehicle or set foot in a dealership. If you’re paying cash, this step will be easier and faster for you. Even then, you'll still want to be aware and prepared for the other costs associated with buying a car, like registration fees, taxes and insurance.
Most Americans finance their vehicle purchases. In 2022, 80% of new vehicles were financed and 40% of used cars were financed, according to research from Experian Automotive, an auto data research company. Setting a budget means determining how much you can afford for a down payment and for monthly car payments.
Here are the basics for setting a budget:
Determine the price of the vehicle you can afford based on your income and budget.
Use our auto loan calculator to see an estimate of your monthly car payment and total loan amount based on the vehicle price, interest rate, loan term, down payment and more. Try entering different vehicle prices and see how the loan payment changes.
Use our reverse auto loan calculator to determine your potential loan total, if you have a set monthly car payment already in mind.
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Mar 2024 | $301.80 | $66.67 | $368.47 | $15,698.20 |
Apr 2024 | $303.06 | $65.41 | $368.47 | $15,395.14 |
May 2024 | $304.32 | $64.15 | $368.47 | $15,090.82 |
Jun 2024 | $305.59 | $62.88 | $368.47 | $14,785.23 |
Jul 2024 | $306.86 | $61.61 | $368.47 | $14,478.36 |
Aug 2024 | $308.14 | $60.33 | $368.47 | $14,170.22 |
Sep 2024 | $309.43 | $59.04 | $368.47 | $13,860.79 |
Oct 2024 | $310.72 | $57.75 | $368.47 | $13,550.08 |
Nov 2024 | $312.01 | $56.46 | $368.47 | $13,238.07 |
Dec 2024 | $313.31 | $55.16 | $368.47 | $12,924.76 |
Jan 2025 | $314.62 | $53.85 | $368.47 | $12,610.14 |
Feb 2025 | $315.93 | $52.54 | $368.47 | $12,294.22 |
Mar 2025 | $317.24 | $51.23 | $368.47 | $11,976.97 |
Apr 2025 | $318.56 | $49.90 | $368.47 | $11,658.41 |
May 2025 | $319.89 | $48.58 | $368.47 | $11,338.52 |
Jun 2025 | $321.22 | $47.24 | $368.47 | $11,017.29 |
Jul 2025 | $322.56 | $45.91 | $368.47 | $10,694.73 |
Aug 2025 | $323.91 | $44.56 | $368.47 | $10,370.82 |
Sep 2025 | $325.26 | $43.21 | $368.47 | $10,045.56 |
Oct 2025 | $326.61 | $41.86 | $368.47 | $9,718.95 |
Nov 2025 | $327.97 | $40.50 | $368.47 | $9,390.98 |
Dec 2025 | $329.34 | $39.13 | $368.47 | $9,061.64 |
Jan 2026 | $330.71 | $37.76 | $368.47 | $8,730.93 |
Feb 2026 | $332.09 | $36.38 | $368.47 | $8,398.84 |
Mar 2026 | $333.47 | $35.00 | $368.47 | $8,065.36 |
Apr 2026 | $334.86 | $33.61 | $368.47 | $7,730.50 |
May 2026 | $336.26 | $32.21 | $368.47 | $7,394.24 |
Jun 2026 | $337.66 | $30.81 | $368.47 | $7,056.58 |
Jul 2026 | $339.07 | $29.40 | $368.47 | $6,717.52 |
Aug 2026 | $340.48 | $27.99 | $368.47 | $6,377.04 |
Sep 2026 | $341.90 | $26.57 | $368.47 | $6,035.14 |
Oct 2026 | $343.32 | $25.15 | $368.47 | $5,691.82 |
Nov 2026 | $344.75 | $23.72 | $368.47 | $5,347.07 |
Dec 2026 | $346.19 | $22.28 | $368.47 | $5,000.88 |
Jan 2027 | $347.63 | $20.84 | $368.47 | $4,653.24 |
Feb 2027 | $349.08 | $19.39 | $368.47 | $4,304.16 |
Mar 2027 | $350.53 | $17.93 | $368.47 | $3,953.63 |
Apr 2027 | $352.00 | $16.47 | $368.47 | $3,601.63 |
May 2027 | $353.46 | $15.01 | $368.47 | $3,248.17 |
Jun 2027 | $354.93 | $13.53 | $368.47 | $2,893.24 |
Jul 2027 | $356.41 | $12.06 | $368.47 | $2,536.82 |
Aug 2027 | $357.90 | $10.57 | $368.47 | $2,178.93 |
Sep 2027 | $359.39 | $9.08 | $368.47 | $1,819.54 |
Oct 2027 | $360.89 | $7.58 | $368.47 | $1,458.65 |
Nov 2027 | $362.39 | $6.08 | $368.47 | $1,096.26 |
Dec 2027 | $363.90 | $4.57 | $368.47 | $732.36 |
Jan 2028 | $365.42 | $3.05 | $368.47 | $366.94 |
Feb 2028 | $366.94 | $1.53 | $368.47 | $0.00 |
2. Shop for a loan
After you’ve determined your budget, it's time to find the right loan for you. The loan amount and interest rate you’ll get will largely be based on your credit score and income. If you have a higher credit score, you’ll usually have a lower interest rate. On the flip side, those with poor credit scores typically qualify for loans with higher interest rates.
To completely understand what you qualify for, get a preapproved offer for a car loan. This is beneficial even if you plan to finance through a car dealership because it’ll give you negotiating power. For example, if the dealership tries to offer you a loan with 8% interest, you can show a preapproved offer for 5% interest for the dealership to match.
Compare the following lenders and get a preapproved offer.
Compare auto loans, rates and lenders: Find the right lender for your vehicle purchase.
Bad credit auto loan options: These loan options are for those with lower credit scores, in the mid-600s or below.
Loan options for first-time car buyers: See your finance options if you’re buying your first car.
Private-party auto loans: These lenders will finance cars purchased from a private seller.
3. Determine other ownership costs
Car costs go beyond just making loan payments. There are additional costs that increase how much you might have to shell out monthly, including registration fees, depreciation, interest, gas, insurance, maintenance and other fees.
Here are some resources to help you calculate the ongoing costs of owning a car:
Determine monthly ownership costs with this detailed breakdown.
Understand how much routine car maintenance usually costs.
Estimate your car insurance costs with our car insurance calculator.
Compare car insurance rates to make sure you’re not overpaying or overinsured.
4. Find the right car for you
Once you’ve analyzed the costs associated with buying a car, you can start to look for options based on the budget you’ve set. Depending on whether you’re looking for new, used or certified pre-owned options, you can shop with a trusted and reliable dealer in person or online through car-shopping marketplaces. You can also purchase used cars from private-party sellers on platforms like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.
Regardless of how you decide to shop, if you’re buying a used car, the first step to determine if a car is suitable is to look at its vehicle history report. These reports provide information about a car’s record of major accidents, previous owners and usage, mileage and more. They can even sometimes give you insight into a car’s past, like its maintenance record.
The following guides can help you during the car-buying process, based on what type of car you’re looking for.
How to buy a new car: These steps can help make the car-buying process for a new vehicle easier.
How to buy a used car: Whether you purchase from a dealer, a private-party seller or an online retailer, finding the exact used car you’re looking for can be rough in the current market. This checklist can make the process smoother.
Comparing car-buying apps: Apps like Autolist, Autotrader, CarFax and more can help you compare cars in your budget or even buy your car completely online.
5. Contact the seller or visit a dealership
After you’ve selected some options you’re ready to pursue, you can contact the seller or visit the dealership to see the car(s). This might be a matter of physically driving to the dealership and talking with a salesperson or entering data to receive an exact price online.
Here’s what to do once you’re ready to contact a seller or dealer:
Request a quote from a car dealer by email, phone or by filling out an online form to compare prices and costs across dealerships or sellers.
6. Inspect and test-drive the car, if applicable
If you’re buying a new car, it’s not necessary to have it inspected because there were no previous owners. But you should always test-drive a car to get a feel for how it moves on the road. However, if you’re buying a used car, there are additional steps you need to take to make sure you’re not paying more than a car is worth or buying a damaged vehicle.
Even after viewing a car’s vehicle history report, it's still important to view a car in person if you're able to and also have it inspected by a trusted and reliable mechanic. Pre-purchase inspections typically include test drives and can help to make sure there are no underlying problems with the car in question. Note that if you’re buying a car online, test driving may not be an option, but you should receive inspection documents at the very least.
Here’s what you need to know about a used car inspection:
Getting a third-party car inspection before you buy a used vehicle can help ensure it's in good condition.
7. Determine which warranties are right for you
Warranties and maintenance plans are not right for every buyer. But sometimes having the additional protection can make you feel safer and give you peace of mind. To determine if a warranty is right for you when buying, consider how long you expect to keep the car, how reliable the car is, and if it makes sense to waive a warranty at the time of buying and opt for it later on in the car’s life.
Note that you can buy other types of coverage — such as gap coverage and road hazard protection — from your auto insurer, which can often be cheaper.
Consider the following when deciding on a warranty plan:
Determine if you need an extended car warranty at all. If you have a reliable car and have some money saved to cover the cost of unexpected repairs, for example, you might not need one.
You can cancel your extended car warranty if you determine that it's not right for you.
8. Negotiate the best price
Deals are harder to find in the current market, but buyers can still try to negotiate down car prices to stay within their budget. Note that dealers might often charge more than the sticker price by adding fees and dealer options. Because of this, you'll want to compare the dealer’s asking price with the average market price.
When negotiating, be clear about whether you’re discussing the car’s “out-the-door” price, which includes taxes and fees, or only the sale price of the car. The following guide can help you while you negotiate.
How to negotiate car prices: Knowing your budget and doing research about the current market value of a car can help you during negotiations and potentially help you pay less than the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP).
9. Maximize trade-in value, if applicable
If you’re trading in a car to purchase another, make sure you're getting the best trade-in price for your vehicle. The trade-in value is how much you’ll get toward the cost of another car when you trade in your car at a dealership. To get the best price for your trade-in, negotiate the trade-in value and the new car price separately.
Keep the following in mind as well, when trading in your car:
Determine what your car is worth before going to a dealer by using online retailers and pricing guides.
It's possible to trade in a car you owe money on, but it can be costly to do so. Learn more about negative equity to determine if it’s worth trading in the car right now.
10. Make the purchase
Now that you've decided on a car, it's time to make the purchase. This process includes reviewing and understanding your loan terms, questioning any unnecessary fees like dealer add-ons or advertising fees, understanding who your loan servicer is, where and how to make your payments, then signing to complete the process.
Before signing the contract, make sure to do the following:
Review your auto loan agreement by checking for things like what warranties are included or any unnecessary additional products and services, for example. Also, make sure any down payment or trade-in is credited.
Make sure the terms on your agreement match what you’ve calculated.
Pay necessary car-buying fees like sales tax, documentation fee and registration costs.