The headlines say inflation is easing and jobs remain strong, but consumers are skipping car payments. The Fed claims to be data driven. But if you’re watching behavior, not just backward-looking ...

The price of new cars and trucks in the U.S. has increased 33% since 2020, and consumers are piling on interest as they stretch out loan terms to eight, nine and nearly 10 years. David Kelleher, who ...

The share of new-car buyers who pay $1,000 or more per month for their auto loans rose to a record 20.3% of all new vehicles financed in the fourth quarter, according to new data from car website ...

On paper, the U.S. economy still looks solid. A tech investment boom is boosting the stock market and the headline unemployment rate remains near historic lows. But with the federal government ...

Car payments are becoming harder for many families to afford as the cost of groceries, housing, insurance and other bills continues to rise. Consumer Reports says if you are struggling to keep up, the ...

Like the cost of eggs, gasoline and other items, MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) on vehicles has increased over the years. According to data from Lending Tree, the average new car payment ...

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