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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

What is affordable comes down to how you plan to use your vehicle, so read up on the full benefits and drawbacks of each before you commit. Edmunds recommends that a new car payment be no more than 15 percent of your monthly take-home pay. A used car payment should be no more than 10 percent, but that number varies by expert.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” Jay from Daily Fuel Economy Tip shares How to Save on a New Car , and says, “Are you in the market for a new car? Specifically, how important emergency fund planning was for a couple with a veterinary emergency at their home.” Read and learn how to save some money.”