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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

How to determine how much car you can afford To set a budget for your vehicle, start by deciding what you can comfortably pay each month. Be sure to factor in costs like maintenance, gas and insurance in addition to loan or lease payments. A used car payment should be no more than 10 percent, but that number varies by expert.

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Sigh.

Finally Frugal

For the last few months, I've noticed some 'sputtering' in the engine when I put my foot on the gas after changing gears. I was a few blocks from a dealership, and in my panic I drove in there and just left it in the service bay (but not before the salesmen tried to sell me a new car). My emergency fund earns 1.10% interest.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If we all used less gas and walked more we would not only improve our financial picture but we will be healthier too. ” Jay from Daily Fuel Economy Tip shares How to Save on a New Car , and says, “Are you in the market for a new car? Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important.