--- title: Finance & Life | Car & Vehicle description: Car & Vehicle | Let's tackle finance & life together as we explore a number of topics to help through each stage of life. --- [![ACCU-logo-2020-1](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ACCU-logo-2020-1.png?width=135&name=ACCU-logo-2020-1.png "ACCU-logo-2020-1")](https://www.americaschristiancu.com) - [Finance & Life](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life) - [Ministry & Finance](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/ministry-and-finance) - [Case Studies & Testimonials](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/case-studies-and-testimonials) - [News & Press](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/news-and-press) - [It's a Money Thing](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/its-a-money-thing) # Finance & Life [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/auto-loan-blog-2026.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/drive-with-confidence-why-an-auto-loan-from-a-credit-union-makes-sense) ### [Why Getting an Auto Loan Rate Before Visiting the Dealership Can Save You Money, Especially for First-Time Buyers](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/drive-with-confidence-why-an-auto-loan-from-a-credit-union-makes-sense) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/author/accu-staff) on 6/1/26, 8:00 AM Buying your first car (or even your fifth) is exciting but it can also feel overwhelming. One of the biggest decisions... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/drive-with-confidence-why-an-auto-loan-from-a-credit-union-makes-sense) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/Finance%20And%20Life/15-blog.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/what-is-gap) ### [What is GAP?](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/what-is-gap) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/author/accu-staff) on 2/16/21, 10:00 AM Buying a new car is an exciting time! You found the perfect car – sunroof, leather seats, navigation system – the works. You... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/what-is-gap) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/Finance%20And%20Life/23%20Ratios%20That%20Affect%20Your%20Loan%20Approval.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/2-ratios-that-affect-your-loan-approval) ### [2 Ratios That Affect Your Loan Approval](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/2-ratios-that-affect-your-loan-approval) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/author/accu-staff) on 12/8/20, 4:00 PM We live in a world where loans can help us afford the items we need without having to make hefty initial payments for the... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/2-ratios-that-affect-your-loan-approval) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/Finance%20And%20Life/14%20Are%20You%20Ready%20to%20Buy%20-%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/are-you-ready-to-buy) ### [Are You Ready To Buy?](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/are-you-ready-to-buy) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/author/accu-staff) on 9/29/20, 3:00 PM It’s definitely no secret now is a great time to buy real estate. Between near-record low-rates, home-builders building... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/are-you-ready-to-buy) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/Finance%20And%20Life/11%20Why%20You%20Need%20a%20Preapproval%20-%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/why-you-need-a-pre-approval) ### [Why You Need a Pre-Approval](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/why-you-need-a-pre-approval) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/author/accu-staff) on 9/15/20, 10:00 AM One of the most powerful tools when it comes to buying a new or pre-owned vehicle is a [**pre-approval**](https://americaschristiancu.com/personal/auto-loan/). With a pre-approval,... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/why-you-need-a-pre-approval) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/1%20Car%20Buying%20101%20-%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/car-buying-101) ### [Car Buying 101](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/car-buying-101) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/author/accu-staff) on 8/4/20, 10:00 AM No one ever said it would be easy to buy your first car, did they? Chances are you've received lots of advice on your way to... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/car-buying-101) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/Finance%20And%20Life/2%20How%20Much%20Car%20Can%20You%20Afford%20-%20Blog-1.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/how-much-car-can-you-afford) ### [How Much Car Can Your Afford?](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/how-much-car-can-you-afford) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/author/accu-staff) on 7/7/20, 10:00 AM That new car smell can be absolutely intoxicating, and the comfortable driver's seat can entice you to lay out your entire... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/how-much-car-can-you-afford) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/Finance%20And%20Life/3%20Is%20Leasing%20a%20Car%20a%20Smart%20Financial%20Move%20-%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/is-leasing-a-car-smart-financial-mov) ### [Is Leasing a Car a Smart Financial Move?](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/is-leasing-a-car-smart-financial-mov) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/author/accu-staff) on 2/11/20, 10:00 AM Having reliable transportation for work, recreation, and to run daily errands is essential. If public transportation or... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/is-leasing-a-car-smart-financial-mov) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/Finance%20And%20Life/Truth-About-0-Auto-Loans-BLOG.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/the-truth-about-0-percent-loans) ### [The Truth About 0% Auto Loans](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/the-truth-about-0-percent-loans) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/author/accu-staff) on 8/29/18, 10:00 AM Buying a new car is exciting. All the way up until talking price with the dealer. This is where confusion sets in, and... [Read More](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/the-truth-about-0-percent-loans) [![](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/hubfs/Finance%20And%20Life/Dealership-Tactics-To-Avoid-BLOG.jpg)](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/dealership-tactics-to-avoid) ### [Dealership Tactics to Avoid](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/dealership-tactics-to-avoid) by [ACCU Staff](https://blog.americaschristiancu.com/finance-and-life/author/accu-staff) on 8/16/18, 10:00 AM Walking into a car dealership can sometimes feel like diving into shark-infested waters. You never know when a dealer will... 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