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Buying a Car: What to Consider
If you're thinking about buying a car, you're not alone. In 2016, people in the US bought 17.55 million cars and trucks, Forbes reported. Although it's too soon to say for sure, 2017 appears to be another record-setting...

Should You Get a Store Credit Card?
"Would you like to save 15 percent today?" It doesn't seem like a question many people would turn down. But, if the difference between saving 15 percent and not is opening a store credit card, you might want...

Myths About Car Buying and When to Buy a Car
When you're in the market for a new car, people are likely to shower you with advice. Some of that is valuable, but most of it tends to be untrue or not quite accurate. Many myths about car buying can focus on the...

Financial Advice From the Pro's: How to Budget Like a CEO
Let's face it, budgeting can be tough - especially when there are so many moving parts. In the business world, a company will sink or swim based on how they handle things like cash flow, savings (profit), and...

5 Things to Do When Buying a Car to Get the Best Value
When it comes to major purchases, buying a car is up there with buying a home and deciding where to go for college. Whether you're buying a lower priced used vehicle or a shiny new one, you'll be spending...

Managing Money 101: How to Make a Budget For Beginners
Excited to get your money to start working for you instead of someone else? Great! Before you get ahead of yourself, back up and check out this quick introduction on how to make a budget. Here we'll offer some basic...