In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan is joined by guest Brian Bastin to discuss how to buy a car without breaking the bank. Brian spent 14 years as a general manager and minority operating partner of Mercedes-Benz of Palm Beach, and he is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Program Director at Keiser University’s Flagship Campus, where he teaches automotive management and finance. He’s the perfect person to teach us how to navigate the car-buying process with minimal stress and maximum savings. John and Brian discuss how to prepare before you visit the car lot, how to deal with the sales team, and much more.

More on this episode from WalletHub:

• Compare Car Loan Rates
• Car Affordability Calculator
• Car Lease or Buy Calculator
• Best Credit Cards for Buying a Car
• Credit Score Needed to Buy a Car
• New vs. Used Cars

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In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan is joined by Dr. Nancy McGehee, a professor of hospitality and tourism management at Virginia Tech. John and Nancy discuss how to save money on summer travel, from when to book to what common mistakes you should avoid making. If you want to travel this summer but you’re working with a tight budget, these tips and tricks could make the difference.

More on this episode from WalletHub:

• How to Travel on a Budget
• Budget Family Travel Tips
• Best Summer Destinations
• Most Fun Cities
• Best Travel Credit Cards
• Best Travel Awards

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In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan is joined by Dr. Michael Lynn, a professor of consumer behavior and marketing at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, an expert on tipping, and author of the new book “The Psychology of Tipping: Scientific Insights for Services Customers, Workers, and Managers.” John and Dr. Lynn discuss how tipping has expanded over the years and what listeners can do to reward good service while protecting their finances.

More on this episode from WalletHub:

• WalletHub Tipping Survey
• How Much Should You Tip?
• Best Credit Cards for Dining
• Tip Validator
• Budgeting Tools

If you want to take your finances to the next level, sign up for a WalletHub Premium subscription. You can get a personalized debt repayment plan, along with budgeting tools, credit-improvement help, identity protection and more. And if you want to find the best financial products, always add “WalletHub” to your search!