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How to Shop for a Used Car

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That’s hard to do if the lemon in question is the 3,500 pound used car you just bought. 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. Make a “short list” of cars you have in mind.

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Compare Best Auto Loans, Rates and Lenders

Savings Corner

Lenders typically define a new car as one that has never been titled and is the current or previous model year. Used or pre-owned cars are older than the previous model year. Loans for used cars may come with certain restrictions, such as maximum mileage or vehicle age.

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

Family Balance Sheet

Definitely getting in the routine of making a zero-based budget EVERY MONTH and reviewing our finances together is an important habit we picked up that will be key to meeting all our financial goals. When I first started commuting, a family from our church actually loaned us their car for two months to ease our commute time!

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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. ” J.P.