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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

Experts typically recommend spending no more than 20 percent of take-home pay on a car. That should include the cost of car payments , fuel, insurance and more. Determining affordability requires balancing your vehicle needs and budget. A used car payment should be no more than 10 percent, but that number varies by expert.

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Shannon & Her Husband Paid off $22,000 in 9 Months

Family Balance Sheet

I have been sharing my passion for simple living on GrowingSlower.com since 2011, and I now have added the Real Mom’s Guide series of books and courses to further encourage my readers! They keep us very busy! Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living?

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Trying because there might be something wrong with the items, when there is a salesperson involved (such as at a used car lot), at the flea market, and so on are all great places to practice your negotiating skills. Danielle from Saving Without A Budget shares 5 Smart Investing Tips for 2012. ” J.P.