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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

You can use fueleconomy.gov to search for mileage estimates for your car of choice. Selecting a car with good gas mileage will save you money each month and could help you maximize any employer mileage reimbursements. With research, you can learn what to expect in state sales taxes and title and vehicle registration fees.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

Our long-term goal is to retire in our 40s, and the first step is to pay off this mortgage (in addition to recommended retirement investing). Manual cars are generally cheaper than automatic and have better gas mileage because they are lighter weight). What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I ran the numbers.