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How To Decide On A New Car

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So you are in the market for a new car. Maybe you’re buying your first car and need some guidance. Or maybe you have grown out of your old car because your needs have changed. No matter what your situation is, it’s difficult to choose which car will suit your needs. I knew I wanted a reliable, fuel efficient car.

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Friday Links – Back Linking Again Edition

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If you’re in the market for a new car, make sure to read Grayson’s post where he wonders, Should You Pay Cash or Finance Your Next Vehicle? If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. How To Decide On A New Car.

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How to Shop for a Used Car

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Here are ways to avoid having a sour experience when buying a used car: Know where to buy. Probably the best place to buy a used car is from a new car dealership. These are mostly late model cars that new car buyers have traded in. Many dealerships now offer Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles.

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Want to Save Money? Work with What You Have

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Many of us have it drilled into our minds that after 100,000 miles, a car becomes a money pit that is best sold so you can buy a new car. However, depending on the brand and make of your car as well as how well you maintained it, your car can last much longer than 100,000 miles.

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Yakezie Blog Swap #3- Splurge Edition

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Kay Lynn spent her heart out on a new car with all the bells and whistles and you can read about it at Financial Success for Young Adults. Derek got a sweet new digital camera and tells us about it at My Personal Finance Journey. Read about it at 101 Centavos. Latisha Styles’ post at Bucksome Boomer is I Spent How Much?!

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Stay the Course Financially

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Why shouldn’t we take that overseas vacation, buy that luxury condo at the lake, get new clothes every change of season, have that spiffy new car? When you are on your deathbed, what will matter most to you – having had that new car every two years, or living a peaceful and contended life with the ones you love.

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How to Stay Relevant in a Techie World

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Don’t you hate it when your favorite website changes it’s layout, and you have to get used to a whole new navigation system? It’s like driving a new car for the first time; it’s disorienting and hard to adjust to. Go Outside of Your Comfort Zone.

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