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Jack Ferry

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Jack Ferry started his career as a daily newspaper reporter before moving to Detroit and working in the auto industry for 25+ years in several corporate media relations roles. After completing an assignment for a consumer finance trade association in Washington, D.C., he switched to freelance journalism. He has a masters in journalism from Michigan State University.

  • How To Buy A Car With No Credit

    Buying a car is a major expense, which is why many take out an auto loan to finance the purchase. You’ll typically need good credit to qualify for a loan—so if you have no credit, getting the financing you need...
    How To Buy A Car With No Credit

  • Car-Buying Services: Are They Right For You?

    Finding a new or used car that aligns with your budget and needs doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Car-buying services can handle the heavy lifting for you. Here’s how these services work and which ones may be the...
    Car-Buying Services: Are They Right For You?

  • What Happens To A Car Loan When Someone Dies?

    While no one wants to think about dying, anything can happen. And unfortunately, if you take out an auto loan and pass away before paying it off, the loan doesn’t just go away. If you’re wondering what happens to a...
    What Happens To A Car Loan When Someone Dies?

  • How To Buy A New Car

    While the process of buying a car might seem overwhelming, especially since there are more options than ever before, there are strategies to help you find the right vehicle while keeping you from taking on unnecessary debt. 7 Tips for...
    How To Buy A New Car

  • The Complete Guide To Buying A Car Out Of State

    If you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, you might consider buying a car out of state. While this is possible, the process is more complicated than going down to your local dealership. Here’s how buying a...
    The Complete Guide To Buying A Car Out Of State

  • Should You Buy A Car With A Salvage Title?

    A car with a salvage title has undergone extensive damage (such as in an accident or flood), which usually means you can buy it for much less than market value. However, while saving money on a used car is appealing,...
    Should You Buy A Car With A Salvage Title?

  • What Is A Lease Buyout Loan And How Do I Get One?

    When in the market for a new vehicle, you might have decided to try leasing. After all, the monthly payments might be lower on a lease versus a loan. But there will come a time during the end of the...
    What Is A Lease Buyout Loan And How Do I Get One?

  • How To Sell A Car With An Existing Loan

    You financed a new car a few years ago with a five-year loan. But your needs have changed, and you’ve decided to sell your vehicle—even though you still have time left on repaying the loan. Selling a car with an...
    How To Sell A Car With An Existing Loan

  • How Much Car Can I Afford?

    So you're about to make a major financial decision and purchase a car. Beyond knowing what kind of car you want, you need to first determine what you can comfortably afford. While buying a car is faster and often easier...
    How Much Car Can I Afford?

  • How To Get A Car Loan With Bad Credit

    It’s common for economic hardship to damage credit to the point where getting approved for a car loan might seem more difficult, even though a car is key to meeting needs like going to work, school and, ultimately, getting back...
    How To Get A Car Loan With Bad Credit

About

Jack Ferry started his career as a daily newspaper reporter before moving to Detroit and working in the auto industry for 25+ years in several corporate media relations roles. After completing an assignment for a consumer finance trade association in Washington, D.C., he switched to freelance journalism. He has a masters in journalism from Michigan State University.