Court: Dealers Must Inspect Used Cars Nov 7, 2009
-- Nebraska consumers will get a little more protection when buying a used car "as is" from a dealership. The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that dealers must conduct safety inspections on the cars they sell and either make repairs or warn customers about any safety problems. (7 KETV Omaha)
Commitment management a powerful tool for retirement investing Oct 27, 2009
You should use the money market account to deal with the car lease and the cost of buying a used car. Take the maximum 10 percent withdrawal from the annuities unless their yield is reasonable, such as 3 percent interest or more. (Boston Globe)
Legend Profile: Greg Pipes Oct 3, 2009
"And he made it so. I just figured that it was like buying a used car. You're buying what you take off the car lot. He was buying me an education, so it sounded good to me.". Pipes actually ended up with two degrees from Baylor, graduating from law school in 1973 after playing for five years with the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League. (Baylorbears.com)
Buying a used car can help you save more and pay off your debts quicker Aug 25, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Galveston homeowners await grants to rebuild after Ike Aug 24, 2009
After buying a used car and a 30-foot travel trailer they could live in, the couple started working on building a new 736-square-foot house, half the size of their old one. They stretched the money far enough to have the 15 pilings set and buy lumber for the floor joists. (KHOU.com, TX)
Dont waste your money on The Goods Aug 13, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Enduring the soul-sucking process of buying a used car is bad enough. Watching a movie about soulless used-car salesmen is even worse especially when its a comedy that strains desperately for raunchy, politically incorrect laughs. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Beware the used car: study finds one in 10 get burnt Aug 6, 2009
More than 1000 people were asked about their experiences buying a used car, with 13 per cent admitting they or a family member had been dudded, the Veda Auto study revealed ... Buying a used car should not be a gamble, regardless of whether its bought from a car yard, private sale or online,'' he said, adding critical information about a car's history was already held by government. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Investor tips for decoding medical journal studies Aug 5, 2009
Avoid making a decision based just on that-it's like buying a used car without taking a test drive. And invest for the medium or long term. (NJ.com -- News)
Letters to the Editor for Sunday, August 2, 2009 Aug 2, 2009
After once allowing myself to be pressured into buying a used car too quickly, I am very leery of anyone who tries to pressure me into an instant decision. Indeed, as I taught in university classes in business decision-making, rushing to structure is a classic error that often leads to solving the wrong problem. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Don't get caught up in latest scams Aug 2, 2009
Looking to save money by buying a used car. Well, be careful. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Jury convicts Lodi man of torturing his daughter (1953) Jul 31, 2009
jramagic wrote on Jul 30, 2009 7:19 AM:" Yeah-the more I think about this, the more it bothers me. This lawyer Platt (as in cow platter) "negotiating" tit for tat like he's buying a used car. That really galls me. This monster tortured an infant.I say put the perp in a cage with 3 angry, ravenous pitt bulls for a few hours...Or 3 lions. Bears might be better. As for the lawyer...well, I'll leave him to you. ". jramagic wrote on Jul 30, 2009 7:10 AM:" Put this punk in the Big Q on permanent... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Most Oregon DMVs have no way to spot stolen cars Jul 28, 2009
One of our viewers did everything right before buying a used car and still got burned. Robert Nelson of Aloha hadn t bought a car in over 15 years until last month. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Want a used car? Be sure it wasn't stolen Jul 13, 2009
As more families look to stretch their dollar, buying a used car, instead of new, is increasingly popular. Unfortunately, some law enforcement are reporting that VIN cloning -- which targets used-car buyers -- is on the rise, and Better Business Bureau advises car buyers to do their research or they could unknowingly purchase a stolen car. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Beware Fake "Cash for Clunkers" Sites Jun 25, 2009
By contrast, a lot of people who's cars break down and are looking at the choice between buying a used car and paying to repair their car, might be enticed into taking on that kind of debt through the cash-for-clunkers program and just buying a new car. They have to spend the money no matter what - their existing car isn't running - and so they have to buy a replacement car. (CBS News)
Is 'Cash for Clunkers' for Chumps? Jun 23, 2009
Why Buying a Used Car Could Save You More Than the Government's New Program. OPINION By ELISABETH LEAMY ABC NEWS Consumer CorrespondentJune 22, 2009. (ABC News -- Business)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: James Healey answer your questions May 30, 2009
James, given budgets are tight, we are looking at buying a used car for the first time ever. Aside from foreign cars, is there an American SUV you would recommend as a used vehicle, and what sort of general parameters (model year, mileage maximum, etc. (USA Today -- Money)
Buying used? How to avoid getting bitten by repair costs May 22, 2009
(ARA) - If your old clunker is gasping its last, you might think (like millions of other Americans these days) you can save yourself some money by buying a used car instead of a new one. You can -- if you make smart buying decisions. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Why AIG Stumbled, And Taxpayers Now Own It May 18, 2009
That's like someone buying a used car that's a broken down lemon. AND PAYING FULL PRICE AS IF NEW. (CBS News)
Start planning for 2009 taxes to benefit from rule changes May 3, 2009
Buying a used car doesn't qualify. The deduction phases out when gross income tops $125,000, or $250,000 on a joint return. (Boston Globe)
Consumers Demand 'Show Me The CARFAX' in Zimmerman's New TV Campaign Apr 14, 2009
"Buying a used car is as simple as saying, 'Show Me The CARFAX.'". About CARFAX. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On verge of foreclosure, some homeowners are demanding: Show me the note! (5) Apr 11, 2009
Rhodie wrote on Apr 4, 2009 7:52 AM:" This is just like buying a used car for the common man. That is, if we are buying a 2001 Maxima how many of us are just going to trust that it runs fine and there are no problems with it? No, a smart buyer takes it to their own mechanic and gets a full report on the car before they buy it. Even if you buy it from a dealership (which, trust me, they look at you like you are crazy because, what, you don't trust a salesman when they say the car is good?) you... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Used car shopping? What you need to know Mar 23, 2009
() -- The main "ups" of buying a used car are the lower initial purchase price, as well as lower property taxes (where applicable) and insurance costs. The main "downs" of buying a used car are that it's a used car, not new -- so there's no new car warranty and you are more vulnerable to used car problems that could cost you money, as well as aggravation. (CNN -- US)
Rethinking the Math Around Buying a Used Car Mar 20, 2009
Used car sales are on the rise, but a new model may actually cost less. By KIMBERLY S. JOHNSON AP Auto WriterDETROIT March 19, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press FONT SIZE. (ABC News -- Wire)
Used cars may be better buy than new ones Mar 20, 2009
Rethinking the math around buying a used car ... Rethinking the math around buying a used car. (AZCentral -- News)
Consumers eschew new cars for used ones Feb 26, 2009
If consumers hit by a tough economy and scarce credit have stalled out new car sales, they're staying mobile either by hanging onto their current vehicles as long as possible or buying a used car instead. The shift has helped prices for used vehicles climb in recent months, offering at least some opportunity for businesses who've lost new vehicle sales. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Schools have failed on the financial literacy front Feb 23, 2009
Every major financial decision an individual makes whether deciding on a fixed mortgage, paying for a graduate degree or buying a used car requires this knowledge. Further, if something seems to break these rules of risk and return, you need to be aware that it just might be fraudulent. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
State sinks $500K into bad boat Feb 20, 2009
"It's not like buying a used car," said Meyers, referring to his corporation's purchase. He said his office checked out the Islander before it was put up for auction by the Massachusetts ferry company, but couldn't tell the extent of fix-up costs for corrosion and deterioration, or estimate the expense for new steel until after it was purchased. (Albany Times Union)
