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Caroline Lubinsky

A North Carolina Couple Needed a 7-Year Loan to Buy a $45,000 Honda — Then Paid It Off Early

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Car prices have increased dramatically in recent years, making affordability a growing challenge for consumers. The result has been longer car loans, as individuals struggle to keep up with higher new car payments.

Longer car loans are bad news for consumers and dealers alike. Not only does it create more financial strain for consumers, but it also complicates trade-ins when they are ready for a new vehicle.

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