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How to Buy Your First Car Without Getting Burned

How to Buy Your First Car Without Getting Burned

May 4, 2026
According to Kelley Blue Book, the average price of a new vehicle in the U.S. was $49,353 in early 2...
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Don’t Get Taken for a Ride: How to Spot Car Dealer Tricks

Don’t Get Taken for a Ride: How to Spot Car Dealer Tricks

May 4, 2026
For many people, buying a new car is right up there with getting a root canal. It can be a painful p...
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How to Find the Best Deal on an Auto Loan

How to Find the Best Deal on an Auto Loan

May 4, 2026
Aside from buying a home or perhaps paying for a college education, buying a car will most likely be...
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Should You Buy or Lease Your Car?

Should You Buy or Lease Your Car?

May 4, 2026
Some people say that buying a car is the only smart move, but others swear by leaving.  The truth i...
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What Should Be In (and Out) of Your Monthly Budget?

What Should Be In (and Out) of Your Monthly Budget?

May 4, 2026
If your goal is to do better financially than you have in the past, then that starts with one simple...
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How to Simplify Your Budget

How to Simplify Your Budget

May 4, 2026
Millions of people feel that budgeting is a chore they’d rather avoid, or they may feel overwhelme...
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Budgeting Tips for Your 40s and 50s

Budgeting Tips for Your 40s and 50s

May 4, 2026
You may feel like you graduated from college just yesterday, but by the time you reach your 40s, you...
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Checking Accounts That Actually Work for You (What Most People Miss)

Checking Accounts That Actually Work for You (What Most People Miss)

April 23, 2026
Your checking account is probably the most-used financial tool you have. It’s where your money flo...
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Financial Literacy Isn’t a Class — It’s a Habit

Financial Literacy Isn’t a Class — It’s a Habit

April 13, 2026
There’s a persistent idea that financial literacy is something you complete. Take a class, learn a...
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