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Bad credit doesn’t necessarily mean that an auto loan is out of reach. Though lenders prefer borrowers with a credit score of 760 or higher, you may still be able to purchase a car with an imperfect credit history. Higher interest rates will probably accompany your loan, but shopping around and comparing offers can help you to find a fair price.

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Poor credit may cause higher interest rates, but there are plenty of ways to save money on your car loan. For starters, try choosing a shorter term loan. A 3-year loan will likely carry a lower interest rate than a 5-year loan. Your monthly premiums will be higher on the 3-year plan, but you’ll pay off the loan faster and pay less overall in the end. Also, consider buying a new car rather than one that is used — a loan for the latter is usually more expensive.

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Now that the Federal Reserve decided to increase the federal interest rate in December, it’s important to know how the recent and future rate hikes will affect your mortgage rates.

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Your credit card’s grace period is the number of days you have to fully pay your bill to avoid finance charges. Typically, though, grace periods only apply to purchases you’ve made and not to other kinds of transactions (e.g., balance transfers and cash advances).

If you’re thinking about refinancing, at least part of your decision should be based on how long you think you’ll stay at your current home. That way, you can figure out whether you’ll recoup the up-front refinancing costs with enough monthly savings at the lower, refinanced rate.