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Buy Now, Pay Later Just Showed Up on Your Credit Score
Buy now, pay later can be a lifeline when money is tight or a quiet budget trap, and now those split payments can follow you onto your credit report as well.
Debt
Every Trupocket post tagged Debt, from newest to oldest.
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Should You Pay Off Your Car Loan Early?
Whether paying off your car loan early is smart depends on your rate, your other debts, and your goals. Here is the framework I use to think it through.
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How to Know When Your Car Costs More Than It Is Worth
Nearly a third of new-car trade-ins are underwater. Here is how to check whether you owe more than your car is worth, and what to do if the answer is yes.
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When to Drop GAP Insurance on Your Car Loan
GAP insurance protects you when your car is worth less than what you owe. Here is how to figure out when that gap closes and the coverage stops paying off.
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What Your Budget App Gets Wrong About Your Mortgage
Your mortgage is likely your biggest financial commitment. Most budgeting apps ignore it. Here is why Trupocket treats it as a first-class account type.