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Now, there are multiple sources of financing for automobile purchases beyond dealerships and traditional banks. These include credit unions, savings banks, loans from stock brokerage firms, and home equity loans. This has created a highly competitive marketplace and lower rates for all consumers.

AWARE in the News

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HR Departments Hold the Keys to Financially Literate EmployeesThe Balanced Workplace – May 1, 2008

Automobile loan delinquencies accelerating- Some borrowers are overextended; mortgage woes affect othersHouston Chronicle – April 25, 2008

Credit turmoil hits auto loan industryPittsburgh Post-Gazette – April 24, 2008

Running on Empty: Delinquent Auto Loans Are on the Rise as More Borrowers Drown in DebtWashington Post – April 20, 2008

Downturn hits some with auto loansUnited Press International – April 20, 2008

Finance 101 – Website offers tips on car financingDenver Post – November 10, 2007

Car Concerns with Harry Douglas - Horne Radio Network - Knoxville, TN - November 8, 2007 (Download 11/8/07 interview)

Knowledge is Key When Financing a Car – AskPatty.com – October 4, 2007

Family Economics News - Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service - September 2007

Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics - Wikipedia

Auto NotesThe Washington Times – September 7, 2007

Customer Empowerment Comes to Automotive Financing Ward's Dealer Business – September 1, 2007

NC Morning News with Jack Boston - News/Talk 680 WPTF - Raleigh, NC - August 16, 2007 (MP3 - 5.8 MB)

The Kansas Information Network with Jen Rezac - 580 WIBW - Topeka, Kansas - August 18, 2007 (MP3 - 95 KB)

Car Concerns with Harry Douglas - Horne Radio Network - Knoxville, TN - August 28, 2007 (MP3 - 6.1 MB)

Tips on buying a new carScripps News – June 15, 2007

Kara McGuire: Deal on WheelsMinneapolis Star-Tribune – June 7, 2007

Web site helps steer first-time car buyersOrlando Sentinel – May 13, 2007

Avoiding financial potholesPortsmouth Herald – May 8, 2007

Get Smart Before Buying a CarDenver Post – April 8, 2007

Be Diligent in Your Vehicle Financing Decisions - Survey Shows Increased Consumer Desire to Research Auto Financing Decisions - The Providence American - January 11, 2007

Auto Buyers Boning Up on Financing Options - Automotive Digest - September 5, 2006

Family Economics News - Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service - September 2006

Tune up your knowledge before shopping car loans - NewsOK.com - August 12, 2006

Back to school: tips for students thinking about buying a vehicle - I-Go-Cars.com - August 9, 2006

Finance 101 - Denver Post - July 30, 2006

Best Vehicles for the Newlyweds - Buzzle.com - July 2, 2006

What first time car buyers should know - Women's Finance - July 2006

Buying a Car Ain't Easy - Reuters / Fox News - February 22, 2006

A Week's Worth - The Christian Science Monitor - February 13, 2006

AWARE wants to ease auto financing process (registration required) - The News Leader - October 21, 2005

F&I coalition starts Web site - Automotive News - October 10, 2005