Renee Valdes

Renee Valdes is lead editor of advice. During her 25+ years as an editor and writer, she became fascinated by consumer spending, its impact on the economy, how fluctuating interest rates affect buying power, how to afford big-ticket purchases like cars, and more. Renee brings to the position her consumer, retail, automotive, and breaking news experience from CNN, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, TF1-French Television, and more. Renee holds a master’s in journalism from American University and a bachelor’s in business from Marymount University.
Used cars sit for sale at a dealership. We see them lined up back-to-back, of many makes and models.
Advice

Buying Older, Used Cars in 2025

Renee Valdes - December 13, 2024

Unlock key information to smart and savvy used car shopping in 2025 with our buying on used, older cars. Discover expert insights to make informed decisions for buying a used vehicle.

2025 Kia Seltos
Advice

Who Makes Kia?

Renee Valdes - November 21, 2024

Kia Corp. manufactures vehicles like the Sorento, Sportage, and Telluride. The company was founded in 1944 in South Korea as…