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What An Auto Loan Is And How It Works

Savings Corner

You can use dealer financing to purchase a vehicle or arrange auto loan financing through a bank, credit union or online lender. If you want to buy a car , you must first arrange for vehicle financing. It includes the vehicle’s purchase price, interest and any applicable fees you choose to finance. Loan specifics vary.

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How to Get Somebody Else Interested in Budgeting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Because my husband and I were just dating at this point, we didn’t have combined finances so I didn’t share my newfound love for budgeting with him. Instead of just showing them a budget you have already made, ask for their input and work with them instead of by yourself.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My differing perspectives on vacation rental finances. Our accountant charges a lot to do our taxes. It is not a do-it-yourself type of tax return. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a place where our sons, their wives and our grandchildren could come together to play, visit and bond?

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do it yourself, or fork out the $15 – $25 it takes every 6 months or so. Do nothing to build $ for the future. Do nothing to defend. The cost of doing nothing extends into every aspect of our lives, not just our finances. Do nothing and it may be seen as acceptance.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” Income Squeezer presents My previous job as a pizza delivery guy posted at Personal Finance Success , saying, “During the summer-fall of 2004 I worked at a local Domino’s Pizza as a driver. ” Tim presents Do I Need a Living Trust or a Will?

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance. We have a week long Grandma Money Camp during which we have activities, games, books, movies and lessons about things related to personal finance. Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision.

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