Why the rich are propping up car sales

Car prices are still hovering near all-time highs, but one of the main reasons is that automakers are stacking their lineups with high-end vehicles. As of August, the share of new cars sold over $50,000 was almost double what it was in 2019, according to Cox Automotive. There were about 33 models for sale with a…

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How the 20-4-10 car shopping rule works

Milorad Kravic | E+ | Getty Images When buying a car, whether new or used, experts say that a specific framework can be a great starting point to keep costs down.  The so-called “20-4-10” rule uses three components to help you determine if a car purchase is affordable: the ideal down payment, the maximum recommended…

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What that means when buying a new vehicle

Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images More drivers across the country are “underwater” or “upside down” on their auto loans — meaning they owe more money than the car is worth. That’s costing them when it comes time to buy a new car. About 26.6% of trade-ins toward new car purchases had negative equity in…

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