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How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Needless to say, a vast majority of Americans don’t own luxury vehicles, but that’s not to say that these people own broken-down used cars. What is your dream car? Since you are here, I assume you are looking to sidestep all that and go straight to outright buying your car. How much will it cost you?

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How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, you need a bed frame, and you would like some bedside tables. A plan will help keep you from getting distracted and spending too much time looking at kitchen tables, for example. What strategies do you use to find good deals at thrift stores? Are Credit Cards From Grocery Stores Worth It?

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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. Can buying new ever be cheaper than buying used?”