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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

Some small thrift stores don’t accept credit cards and a budget will help keep you from overspending or buying things that you do not necessarily need that day. Tip: Leaving your cards at home, or at least in the car, will help you stick to your budget because you can only use the cash that you have on hand.

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How to Save Money on Baby Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. They can help you find 0% credit cards which will be really handy when making all of these baby purchases. Delay your purchases as much as you can.

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

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We also continued using debit and credit cards (paid in full multiple times per month) for the convenience of tracking our expenses online. We have never carried credit card debt during our marriage, so we felt comfortable that it wouldn’t be a temptation. What are your financial goals now?

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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?”