Money Minute: Tips for cheaper car loan interest

Published

1 year ago

June 2, 2023

Money Minute: Tips for cheaper car loan interest

01:12

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Looking to buy a new car anytime soon? Here are some tips on how to get cheaper interest rates on your car loan.

With the price of a car or truck — even a used one — so very high these days, most of us have to get a car loan. That means paying interest on the loan that can range from 3.5 to over 10 percent.

So what can you do to bring down that interest rate and monthly payment?

First, increase your down payment. Obviously the more cash you pay up front, the less you have to borrow.

Second, raise your credit score. The higher your credit rating, the lower the interest charged. And if your credit is not great, add a co-signer like a spouse with a better score.

Third, buy a newer car. Frequently the older the car, the higher the interest.

Fourth, choose a shorter loan term. A three-year loan will often have a lower interest rate than a seven-year loan.

Fifth, shop around. Check out your car loan options before you walk into the dealer. You’ll be glad you did.

Source link

Pirates Prospect Wins Bronze Medal With Team USA

Published

7 hours ago

November 24, 2024

Press Room

Pirates Prospect Wins Bronze Medal With Team USA

A busy fall for Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson has come to a close.

Team USA wrapped its run in the WBSC Premier12 with a 6-1 win over Venezuela to win the bronze medal on Saturday. They also beat Venezuela 6-5 in the Super Round of the Premier12 on Friday and wrapped up the tournament going 2-2.

Chinese Taipei shut out Japan in the championship game 4-0 to win the Premier12 and hand them their first loss in international play since 2019. Team USA lost to Japan 9-1 and Chinese Taipei 8-2.

Johnson went 1-4 with one run scored and a walk and one strikeout on Saturday. After grounding out in his first two at-bats, the Pirates’ left-handed hitting middle infield prospect singled to center field with one out in the top of the sixth inning. He stole second base, then came around to score with two outs on an infield single from Tampa Bay Rays left-handed hitting outfield prospect Chandler Simpson to extend Team USA’s lead to 3-0.

Team USA went 5-4 in the Premier12. In the previous Premier12, the US finished in fourth place.

Johnson struck out and walked in his next two at-bats. The Pirates’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline and the No. 75 prospect in baseball hit .310/.414/.429 with one home run and two RBIs in nine games. He also walked six times and struck out nine times.

Before playing in the WBSC Premier12, Johnson played in the Arizona Fall League. The left-handed hitting prospect batted .250/.444/.475 with one home run and four RBIs across 11 games for the Scottsdale Scorpions. He also walked 14 times and scored nine runs.

Johnson, who was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh spent time with High-A Greensboro (110 games) and Double-A Altoona (14 games) in 2024. He batted .237/.366/.386 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs in his 124 games played.

Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates

Source link

Pittsburg, PA

Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night kicks off the holiday season

Published

16 hours ago

November 24, 2024

Press Room

Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night kicks off the holiday season

02:46

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The holiday season began in Pittsburgh on Saturday night with the city’s popular Light Up Night event.

Thousands crowded Downtown streets to ring in the holidays.

The iconic Highmark Christmas tree was lit along with trees at the City-County Building and PPG Place. A new light show on the Sister Bridges was also unveiled.

“It’s just a magical time of the year,” said Nicole Ambrogio.

She brought her kids to see the Highmark tree lit up.

“It almost gives you that Times Square-like feeling,” said Melissa Iaquinta. “It was amazing. The fireworks are always an added touch, and it’s beautiful.”

Vendors also filled Market Square, along with caroling and drumming.

“This is my first Light Up Night. It’s honestly amazing. I love all the music,” said Pietro Pucci. “It’s really magical; it’s like a winter wonderland come to life.”

Source link

Pittsburg, PA

Allegheny County Fire Marshal investigating deadly house fire in Homestead

Published

1 day ago

November 23, 2024

Press Room

Allegheny County Fire Marshal investigating deadly house fire in Homestead

CBS News Pittsburgh

Live

HOMESTEAD, Pa. (KDKA) — One man has died after a house caught fire in Homestead on Saturday.

Allegheny County 911 was notified of a fire in the 100 block of West 12th Avenue just before 11:30 a.m.

First responders found an elderly man trapped inside the second floor of the residence. Firefighters were able to get the man out of the home, and he was transported to an area hospital, where he later died, according to a news release from the Allegheny County Police Department.

The Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

Garrett Behanna

Garrett Behanna is a digital producer for CBS Pittsburgh who has been with the KDKA team since May 2022.

Source link