Trying to figure out if diesel or hybrid cars could actually save you money has been a source of argument for years. We use the VW Jetta TDI (diesel) as an example to see how long it would take you to breakeven on that car and also show you how to calculate a green car’s breakeven point on your own.

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Stuck in an auto loan you can’t afford? Do you really want to keep your car but the monthly payments are too high? Refinancing your auto loan may be an option. Check out this 2 minute video to learn all about refinancing your auto loan and some tips you need to know before you do it.

Why should you be afraid of an upside down car loan? It’s actually a fancy way of saying that you’re accruing negative equity in your loan. Watch this two minute video to learn what being “upside down” in your loan means, why it’s bad and how you can avoid it.

What if every time you made a deposit into your savings account or made a loan payment, you could win $2 million or a new car? Too good to be true? Not anymore. It’s called a prize-linked savings plan and a San Francisco-based startup, Save Up, launched their own version through a public beta today. Learn about the concept, their new product and how you could be rewarded handsomely for being smart with your money in this two minute video.

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Minimum payment, more than minimum and full payments. Sounds straight-forward enough, but each choice can have dramatic effect on how much and how long it will take to pay off your credit card. Learn more about the pros and cons of each option on this episode of 2 Minute Finance.

(If you haven’t had a chance to see our video about compound interest, it might be helpful to view the video before watching this one. Similar concepts, different application).

Compound interest can be a double-edged sword. If you’re saving money, it can be a blessing. But if you borrowed money from a lender, then you’ll probably learn to hate it pretty quickly. We’ll tell you all about compound interest in this latest episode of 2 Minute Finance.

Looking to take out an auto loan for your next car? Learn about the basic elements of an auto loan and the process of getting one.

Whether you’re borrowing money from a bank to buy a house, buy a new a car or just charging purchases to your credit card, your loan has five basic elements that you should understand. We’ll break down these elements and what they mean in two minutes.

We all know that a lower interest rate on your credit card is a good thing. But what if you’re interest rate is high? Here’s how to have that conversation with your credit card lender to lower your interest rate in 3 easy steps.