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Purchasers must do their homework ahead of time. After purchasing a used car, the car fails emission tests. The dealer has had the car for four weeks to fix the problem, but it hasn't happened. The owner would like a refund but is refuses. This sounds like fraud and the purchaser should file a…

When you walk into a dealership, you want to be prepared. For this lanscaper, he wants to know about leasing work trucks. He can try contacting the manufacturers for more information. As a well-informed shopper, he will be better prepared to negotiate with the dealers.

Is it better to keep and fix a problem automobile or sell it off? With a high-interest car loan, there are other steps you can take to deal with the automobile's problems without taking on more debt. And it might be worth seeing if the automobile falls under your state's lemon laws.

Ready to stock up on summer reading? These book picks will get you geared up for real estate investing, mortgage secrets and protect you from the dreaded bait-and-switch.

A married couple is struggling financially and can't seem to get on track. They are behind on their mortgage and car loan and want to get their finances straight to get their life back on track.

When it comes to fixing your finances, you generally can't do it by phone. If you want to close a credit account, fix your credit history, or cancel a home equity loan or refinance during the 3-day right of recession, you'll need to do it in writing. Here's some information you'll need to get the…

Credit Watch is a service from Equifax, one of the nation's three major credit reporting bureaus. For about $50 per year, Credit Watch will notify you any time there is a change to your credit history, whether a creditor changes names, or if an account is opened or closed. If you have already been…

If you buy a used car, it's your job as a consumer to find out the facts. Dealers may not be honest when it comes to used car purchases. Here's how to do the research on your next used car purchase.

There are plenty of great books out there to help you get your personal finances in order. These books will teach you about automobile law, being a good neighbor and managing your personal finances and real estate.

Non-profit credit repair or budgeting services should only be used if you are on the verge on bankruptcy. Using a credit repair service when you aren't on the verge of bankruptcy can sometimes cause damage to your credit. Having debt reported as "closed by credit grantor" can be a black mark on your…

If you have extra cash, what should you pay off first to boost your personal finances: credit card debt or car loans? Ilyce recommends paying off high interest credit card debt with extra cash before car loans and other loans. Credit card debt usually has higher interest than a car loan, so paying…

The Internet is a great resource if your looking to buy and finance a car. First, you have to decide what kind of automobile you want to buy. There are several websites that will lead you to the automobile that fits your needs.

Steve Lehto is an attorney in Michigan whose practice focuses solely on Lemon Law and Consumer Protection claims. He is the past chair of the Consumer Law Section of the Michigan State Bar, a frequent lecturer and speaker on the topic of lemon law and hosts a radio talk show on WFDF-Flint, MI.

You may be considering taking out a home equity loan to pay off other debt. A benefit to having a home equity loan is that you can deduct the interest on your taxes. The downside to taking out a home equity loan is if you don't keep up with payments the lender can repossess your home.