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• The Extra Costs of Buying a Luxury Vehicle

  in General
  Buying a new car is exciting, but it is also one of the most stressful experiences in modern life. The process is not transparent or easy. Although most people walk onto a car lot expecting to find a decent set of wheels at an affordable price, car salesman are well-versed at convincing all customers that they can afford to spend just a little more ...
  Aug 09 Tags: auto loan, car payment, expensive car, luxury car, car, car, luxury car, expensive car, car payment, auto loan

• Best Places to Look for a Used Car

  in General
      With the exception of a house, a car is the single biggest purchase an average person generally makes. And though a real estate purchase is at least an order of magnitude greater in cost, it's generally considered an asset (despite the troubled housing market). A car is not an asset. A car is a liability, which is a fancy technical ...
  Aug 07 Tags: Untagged

• Help Your Child Save in College

  in Teaching Kids
  After high school graduation, your child stands on the precipice of adulthood. If college is the next step, it’s important to discuss the finances that will be involved with living independently and paying for school. Learn when to say “No” It’s a simple tip that usually goes unheeded, but it can be hard to say “No” when your newly independent ch ...
  Jul 18 Tags: teaching your child about money, money in college, helping your college student

• 3 Top Podcasts on Personal Finance

  in Education
  You don’t need an MBA to understand business and finance. In fact, there are plenty of ways to learn about managing your personal pocketbook online for free. There are tons of podcasts out there on personal finance, but how can you tell which are worth your time? One of the best ways to make sure you are getting the best information is to go with t ...
  Jul 11 Tags: Untagged

• 3 Ways to Get Through a Doctor's Visit Frugally

  in General
  Medical expenses are often unprecedented. They are also some of the most difficult to recover from  if the bills get out of control. But, instead of worrying about your financial situation every time you have to head to the doctor, it's much better to have a plan of action to protect your bank account. Try these simple steps to take matters in ...
  Jun 29 Tags: cheap medication, less expensive treatments, paying for medical bills, paying for a doctors, medical bills, doctors bills
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