Bringing financial education to all our members
We have developed a Financial Wellness Center, in partnership with MoneyEdu, to offer online courses, a full article library, and personal credit counseling agents that can meet with you on your time.
Course of the Month
This month's iTHINK Financial Wellness Center education course topic is:
Buying a Car
How to purchase the right vehicle, for the right price and financing, at the right time.
- Buying a Car Introduction: An introduction to the basics of this major purchase and responsibility.
- Choosing a Make and Model: A look at four important factors to consider when choosing a car: fuel consumption, insurance rates, reliability, and depreciation.
- The Total Cost of Ownership: Understanding the many costs associated with owning a car - from financing to taxes.
- Buy or Lease?: Understanding the pros and cons of vehicle leasing.
- Financing a Car Purchase: How a loan affects the total cost of buying a car.
- Evaluating a Used Car: How to "do your homework" before buying a used car.
- Setting a Target Price: How to set a realistic target price for both new and used vehicles.
- Negotiating Price: Know what to expect when negotiating the best deal.
- Avoiding Surprises: Think the negotiating is finished when you agree on a price? Here's how to negotiate dealer extras and extended warranty pitches.
- Common Mistakes When Buying a Car: Twelve common mistakes to keep in mind when shopping for a car.
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