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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Once we hit retirement, assuming your saving efforts have been successful, we might once again become spenders – pursuing delayed goals and dreams. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

Edmunds recommends that a new car payment be no more than 15 percent of your monthly take-home pay. A used car payment should be no more than 10 percent, but that number varies by expert. With research, you can learn what to expect in state sales taxes and title and vehicle registration fees.

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