car financing

My dealer added $6K in extras I didn’t notice. Can I fight it?

Hidden add-ons are one of the oldest (and sneakiest) tricks in the car business. The good news? You might still be able to fight it, but you’ll need to know your rights and move fast. Let’s break down what happened, what you can do, and how to make sure it never happens again.
November 17, 2025 Peter Kinney

I co-signed my brother’s car loan before he vanished in the Alaskan wilderness. He’s listed as a missing person and creditors are after me. What now?

You co-signed your brother’s car loan, but he's now a missing person and creditors are pursuing you. We look at options for managing this difficult situation.
September 12, 2025 Penelope Singh

I put a down payment on a car for my boyfriend, and now he’s ghosted me. Do I have any way to get the car or my money back?

Giving financial help to someone you care about only for them to disappear into thin air is a scenario that happens more often than people realize. The key is figuring out your rights and your options.
June 11, 2025 Penelope Singh

I agreed to co-sign my son's car loan, but haven't signed anything. Am I still on the hook?

If your child just agreed to a terrible financing deal and you’re listed as a co-signer, but you haven’t signed anything yet, you might be wondering if you’re legally on the hook.
May 15, 2025 Jane O'Shea

My dad leased a car with terrible terms. Is there a way out?

A bad car lease can give you a rough financial ride, but there are ways to escape without destroying your credit or draining your savings.
May 14, 2025 Marlon Wright