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Retirement should be a time when you finally get to travel, hit a little white ball around green landscapes and spend quality time with family and friends -- not your mechanic. So, especially if you...

The average price of a new car is $47,401, according to Kelley Blue Book. The average monthly car payment hovers between $533 and $726, depending on whether you get a new or used vehicle. While car...

Spending money on your car is a given -- between the gas, insurance, maintenance and whatever else the road has in store. It's typically expensive to own a vehicle, let alone manage the upkeep of it....

If you're in the market for a car in 2024, inflation is probably compelling you to shop with cost at the forefront of your mind -- but while sticker price counts, it can't be the only consideration....

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming — and the cicadas are coming. But that won’t stop us, and it shouldn’t stop you, from enjoying the seemingly endless entertainment that graces central Iowa during its warmest months. Artwork from the world-renowned to the area’s brightest up and coming ta

Baby Boomers grew up in cars and as many of them reach retirement, many might be looking to purchase a used car for their golden years, post-career. But what is the best vehicle for this generation to...

Singer, composer and pianist Rachel Eckroth performs in concert with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble and CR Jazz big band Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 in Ballantyne Auditorium. Kirkwood Jazz Director Blake Shaw and Rachel talk with Dennis Green about composing, performing, and working with young people.

Careful, purposeful financial planning is a must for any middle-class family, especially for one looking to add a new car payment to their monthly expenses. "It is no secret that when a middle class...

You might have spent months or years fixating on your dream car without considering the cost of keeping it in your driveway. Now that you have it and the monthly payment that it brings, the wheels...

The cost of owning a vehicle is often higher than you might think, and with maintenance, fuel, insurance, and financing costs, it rises even more. Be Aware: 5 Used Cars You Shouldn't BuyTry This: How...