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"Education Allies" are organizations that share our commitment to expanding consumers' understanding of the vehicle financing process, and are working with AWARE to disseminate this information. To learn more, click here.
AWARE is currently working with the following organizations:
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AWARE is a national education campaign with a singular goal of building a greater understanding among consumers about how the vehicle financing process works.
Welcome to our October E-Newsletter!
Auto Financing 101 for Students Planning to Purchase
a Vehicle
Looking for an article for your consumer newsletter or website? AWARE invites you to use our latest Newsletter article, at no cost. Here's an excerpt:
High school and college students know that mid-terms, finals, projects and papers require diligent research, studying and preparation. The same goes for buying a car. Understanding how the vehicle financing process works should be the first step for high school and college students thinking about buying a new or used car or truck... AWARE recommends that young car buyers and their parents make some key evaluations before starting the car buying process... [Click here to read more] |
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In this monthly column, Eric Hoffman of AWARE addresses consumers questions about all aspects of the auto financing process. Here's an excerpt from this month's column:
I just decided I can afford to buy a new car, and now, of course, I want it YESTERDAY. I went to my local dealership, and they were talking to me about my credit history and how that could impact my financing costs. I know I should take a look at my credit report before making a financing decision... Does it take a long time? How much does it cost? How can I do it quickly? Should I even bother?
Your dealer was right — credit history is one of the most important factors in determining the financing rate you'll be offered, so it's in your best interest to familiarize yourself with your credit reports, and give yourself a chance to correct any errors to help you improve your score. You are entitled to three free credit reports each year — one from each of the three national credit reporting companies.
[Click here to read more] |
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| See you in San Antonio at the AFCPE Conference!
AWARE will attend the 23rd Annual Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) Conference this November in San Antonio, TX. The conference allows financial counselors and financial educators to come together to network, share strategies and best practices, hear and interact with nationally known speakers and experts, and participate in interactive workshops and sessions on a variety of topics. Stop by our information booth to talk to an AWARE representative about including auto financing education in your existing program!
For more information about the conference visit http://www.afcpe.org.
AWARE (Americans Well-informed on Automotive Retailing Economics) is sponsored by the American Financial Services Association, National Automobile Dealers Association, National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers, American International Automobile Dealers Association, and other auto dealers and finance companies. All of the companies and associations involved have a long history of educating consumers about auto financing. For more information about AWARE, including AWARE members and how to become an Education Ally, click here. AWARE can be reached at (866) 693-4464 or via e-mail at info@autofinancing101.org. If you no longer wish to receive AWARE's e-newsletter, send an email with the subject line "unsubscribe" to info@autofinancing101.org. |
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