White House chief of staff’s personal cellphone compromised

White House officials believe Chief of Staff John Kelly's personal cellphone was compromised, raising concerns that hackers or foreign governments may have had access to data on the phone, Politico reported on Thursday. The suspected...

How To Refinance Your Auto Loan

You may associate the term “refinancing” with a mortgage or a student loan. However, almost any loan can be refinanced if the conditions are correct, including an auto loan. Why would you consider refinancing an...

Six Auto Securitization Trends From ABS East

When assessing the strength of the auto finance industry, it’s often helpful to separate actual performance from the ratings on the ABS markets, said John Bella, managing director of structured finance asset-backed securities for...

How to Avoid Buying a Car Flooded by Hurricanes

It has become predictable. First come the hurricane and flooding. Then come the dire warnings about waterlogged cars being put up for sale without any notice about flood damage. This year’s big storms have flooded...

Ten Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

You find an ad for a used car that looks great and begin daydreaming about taking it for a spin. But first, remember: Every used car has a history. “New cars are all exactly alike,...

Looking for Auto Insurance? Here Are 6 Things You Need to Know

Let’s get one thing out there: no one is especially psyched to get car insurance. You get it because it’s a financial safeguard against damage to your car or injury to you or others...

Five Times When You Should Buy Your Leased Car

The buyout option at the end of a car lease can be an attractive opportunity or a tool for damage control. The buyout price is set by the leasing company at the beginning of your...

Here’s Why S&P Isn’t Worried About Subprime Auto Loans

Credit metrics for subprime auto loans are getting worse, but the ABS market is stable, says S&P. There are a lot of reasons to worry about securities backed by sub-prime auto loans. Delinquency rates are...

Take this car insurance quiz to see if you’re savvy or stumped

A car insurance policy can consist of multiple parts, each paying for a different type of problem. If you don’t understand all the parts, you might not know what your current policy covers. And...

Find Auto Insurance for Seniors in a Simple and Efficient Way

Senior drivers can find cheaper car insurance. A clean driving record, plenty of experience and a low annual mileage rate make them ideal candidates for insurance companies. They can qualify for several important discounts...

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