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Car payments: ‘Til death do us part
Your car breaks down on the side of the road ⦠again. It’s rush hour and it won’t start. You have to have it towed and you’re not happy about it. At all.
So what do you do?
You head to the local dealership in a fury, ready to replace it with something far more reliable, but also affordable. But the dealership has a few tricks up their sleeve and, according to Paul (the salesman helping you), it must be your lucky day. Amazingly, your car died at the most opportune time in history.</
90+ Best Consumable Gifts These Ideas You Need to Know
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Betterment Review: Is it a Good Investment Option?
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The Fastest Ways to Get Your Tax Refund
Learning that you are eligible for a tax refund can be a welcome surprise. Or maybe itâs something youâve been hoping (or even waiting for) for months. If you have any pressing expenses â maybe youâre behind on a few bills or have been putting off going to the dentist because of the cost â […]
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GFC 076: The One Monthly Payment KILLING Your Wealth
All across the nation, families are struggling to get ahead. For some, the rising costs of healthcare chip away at their gains. For others, stagnating wages and college bills are a real problem. Then there are those who claim raising kids makes it impossible to grow wealth. No matter where you go, youâll hear stories of hardship […]
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Best Time To Buy A Car + Tips To Saving BIG When You Buy Your New Ride
Getting a new car is one of the better feelings in life, I’ll admit. But, itâs also one of the biggest financial transactions most people make. Get a good deal, and you’ll save a ton of money over the life of the car. Strike a bad deal, and it can haunt you for years. It […]
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When You Should Buy an Annuity: 5 Real Life Scenarios
Annuities aren’t right for everyone, but they do serve very specific purposes. If you happen to fall into one of these five scenarios, then an annuity can be a real game-changer.
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The end of the road: Preparing to buy a new car
Yesterday, Kim and I joined my cousins for an afternoon trip to the Oregon Coast. Our aim was to harvest a bounty of clams. We came home with zero. We managed, however, to harvest a bounty of mussels. Plus, the dog had fun.
My cousin Duane carpooled with us to and from the beach. We rode in Kim’s car: a 1997 Honda Accord that’s showing signs of its age.
“It’s a little warm in here,” Duane said about ten minutes into our drive. “Would you mind turning down the heat?”
“Well, I can’t turn down the air,” Kim said. “It’s stuck on high. But I can turn down the temperature.” She laughed as she demonstrated that the knob for the air volume has broken off at the post. The vents now permanently blow at full force.
“This car is falling to pieces,” I said. “Literally.” As if to prove my point, a bit of molding fell from a roof handle. I picked it up and wedged it back into place.
“I like my car,” Kim said. “I have an emotional attachment to it. But I’ve come to the realization that it’s time to start searching for something else.”
More and more, it looks like our vehicles have reached the end of the road.
How to finance a car the smart way
Save money on auto financing by knowing your credit score and leveraging competing loan offers at the dealership. Put money down, keep the term as short as you can afford, and—of course—don’t buy more car than you can afford.Here’s how to finance a car the smart way: Bring competing offers to the dealer, put money down, and keep the loan term short.
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