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How to Shop for a Used Car

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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. Tips for buying used cars.”

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Love Drop #5- The Stalnaker Family

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Our goal is to get them a reliable used car this month as their previous two have died, and it’s getting harder and harder for them to manage w/ the one they’re currently borrowing. They’ve been giving back to their community since they moved in, and now it’s time for US to help them! Want to help?

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Six Eco-friendly Ways to Save Money for You and Your Family

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And, when you find yourself in the market for a new (or used) car, don’t worry about spending a little extra for an energy efficient vehicle because it will almost assuredly save money in the long-run by cutting gas consumption. Energy efficient tax credits.

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What Makes a Saver?

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But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. Once we hit retirement, assuming your saving efforts have been successful, we might once again become spenders – pursuing delayed goals and dreams. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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How to Save Money on Baby Costs

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Don’t look to buy used car seats though as you can’t be sure of their safety and whether they have previously been involved in an accident. Don’t be afraid to buy second hand items where possible but be sure to check that what you’re buying meets the relevant health and safety standards, especially for buggies and the like.

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Benefit from My Financial Mistakes

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I bought new cars. Although we kept our automobiles for 8 – 10 years, I bought most of them new AND never dickered with the car salesman. The only used cars I’ve had were the first one when all I could afford was used and the one I have now, which was a year old when I purchased it.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

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When we bought our last car, we did end up buying new. We looked at some used cars, but with dealer incentives for new, and the time of year we bought (toward the end of the month in November), it ended up being cheaper to get the new car. What do you think?