Car payments can eat up a huge chunk of your monthly budget. According to Experian’s State of the Automotive Market report in late 2024, the average new car payment has ballooned to $737. Read Next: 4 ...

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Having a car is a big expense right now. The price of gas has skyrocketed in recent months, with the national average for one gallon of regular gas reaching $4.39 on May 29, according to AAA, a 38.9% ...

OUT ON FUTURECAST AHEAD AND WEATHERWATCH 12. THANKS, MOLLY. CAR PAYMENTS ARE GETTING HARDER TO AFFORD FOR MANY FAMILIES AS PRICES RISE ON EVERYTHING ELSE. AS CONSUMER REPORTS EXPLAINS, IF YOU’RE ...

FOR MORE FAMILIES, CAR PAYMENTS ARE GETTING HARDER TO AFFORD. JUGGLING HIGHER COSTS FOR GROCERIES, HOUSING AND INSURANCE. IT’S A LOT TO HANDLE. BUT AS MORNING ANCHOR ERIN GUY EXPLAINS, IF YOU’RE ...

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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’re struggling to keep up, the ...