MakingCents with Navy Federal
Welcome to MakingCents, a podcast brought to you by Navy Federal Credit Union. Your hosts, Emily Bigham and Brandi Gomez, will be chatting with Navy Federal's experts on how to help you make sense of your money. As members of the military, veterans and their families, financial health can mean anything from transitioning to civilian life, re-thinking your budget during a time of economic uncertainty, discussing how to have “the money talk” with family, and so much more. Emily and Brandi are here to ask the right questions and make sure you’re getting the information you need to make the most of your money. Subscribe today and tune in each week. Tell us the financial questions you want answered, today. You can reach Emily, Brandi and the team at makingcents@navyfederal.org. From Emily, Brandi and the team, welcome to MakingCents—"Making Your Financial Health Our Mission."
MakingCents with Navy Federal
Shifting Gears: The Road to a New Car
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Navy Federal Credit Union
In this episode, we break down one of the most common financial decisions many families face—buying a car. Two experts in the consumer lending space at Navy Federal, Joe Pendergast and Kevin Wince, share their insights into the car buying process.
- Leasing versus Buying (0:45)
- Navigating the Car Buying Process (5:16)
- Auto Financing for the Military Community (11:04)
- Right Time to Shop (21:21)
With modern tools and the right strategy to back you up, you can get behind the wheel of your own car without much trouble.
- Leasing vs. Buying a Car – Pros and Cons
- Car Buying: How a Preapproval Can Put You in the Fast Lane
- The Servicemember’s Guide to Car Buying
- When Is the Best Time to Buy a Car?
- Test Drive Your Finance Options
When you’re ready to apply for financing, Navy Federal Credit Union is here for you. Learn how to apply and search for cars domestically and internationally.
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