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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

How much car you can afford depends on factors like your monthly income, your credit score and the features you’d like your vehicle to have. Experts typically recommend spending no more than 20 percent of take-home pay on a car. That should include the cost of car payments , fuel, insurance and more.

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11 Ways To Make Personal Travel More Sustainable And Less Polluting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Commuting to work not only saves wear and tear on your car (and wallet) but also reduces pollution – it means there is one less car on the road. Use Car Share Services like ZipCar rent cars by the hour, so if you only need a ride once in a while you should consider renting one instead of paying for your own.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” 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? Read and learn how to save some money.”