Learn five strategies to reduce your car payment.

In July we discussed why many shoppers are switching to leases. Now we explain the simple math behind the payment you sign for—and we share a quick calculator so you can check any quote. Leases are ...

The lowest overall cost is to buy a car and keep it for a long time. But leasing usually has lower monthly costs. And leasing an E.V. may come with a tax break. By Ann Carrns Most people have two ...

Buying a new car is far more expensive than it was just a few years ago. In August 2024, the average price for a new car was $47,870, down 1.7% from August 2023, but still up significantly from four ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. The Mazda MX-30 is currently leasing for $199 per month, with deals like this ...

For the vast majority of Americans, now seems like a great time to save some money. Whether that's in the form of swapping out an expensive car payment for a lower one or simply finding a new car to ...

While the majority of drivers still finance their vehicle with a loan, a share of drivers in the U.S. choose to lease. Leasing can have a few advantages over buying, such as more manageable payments ...

Shopping for a new car means deciding between leasing and buying. In general, you’ll have a lower monthly payment if you lease, but you’ll pay less in the long run if you finance your new car—and ...

While the majority of drivers still finance their vehicle with a loan, a share of drivers in the U.S. choose to lease. Leasing can have a few advantages over buying, such as more manageable payments ...

People lease cars because they’re always under warranty, they get to upgrade to a brand-new vehicle every few years and the monthly payments are typically lower. The tradeoffs are that you have to ...