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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

Financing your vehicle may not always be the best choice, especially if you stand to spend more than the recommended amount of your income each month toward a loan. For some buyers, financing a vehicle may make sense when balanced as a part of their larger financial picture. Insurance costs also vary by vehicle and individual.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage. If you are self-employed and your cell phone is crucial to business, use it as a tax write-off. For the rest of you, keep gasoline usage in mind. Maintain appropriate tire pressure levels and keep your car tuned.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.