I'm Nicole Lapin, the only financial expert you don't need a dictionary to understand.

It's time for some money we have.

I've got some good news, and it could be a game changer, but I'm almost scared to say

it out loud, so I'm just going to whisper it for now.

The car market is getting better.

No, seriously, the car market is getting better.

It is true.

After one of the worst car markets ever, things are finally, finally cooling off.

So if you have a car that runs, but you've been eyeing a new car, I'd say hold on just

a little bit longer.

Things are looking up.

But what if you don't have a car that runs?

Well, the car market isn't completely favorable to the consumer just yet.

It is still tough.

And I know this firsthand.

I was in a car accident last year, and for the first time ever, I considered, I know,

leasing a car.

I ended up not, but I considered it, which is breaking news for me.

If you've heard any of my other episodes about cars you know that leasing is something

I normally do not recommend, but these are not normal times.

So if you're hard up in need of a ride like I was last year, let's talk about what

your options are and how they're changing.

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