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4 Habits of Millionaires

10.21.2010 by Craig Ford 13 comments

The book The Millionaire Next Door is a book that analyzes the financial habits of millionaires. The book shares the results from interviews and surveys with millionaires. The goal of the book is to give an accurate idea of what characteristics make a millionaire. I found four of those characteristics especially important…

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Should You Sell Your Car or Repair It?

08.26.2010 by Jason Price 9 comments

Vehicle problems may be one of the most frustrating expenses to me. Most people are striving to prevent vehicles from becoming budget busters. We all know vehicles are mechanical and have electronic components. Murphy’s Law says anything that can go wrong will go wrong. So, just relax and realize we’re all going to have vehicle troubles sooner or later…

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Which Debt Should I Pay Off First: Car or Student Loan?

08.10.2010 by Bob 13 comments

In most situations I recommend Dave Ramsey’s Debt Snowball method of paying off the debts from smallest to largest, starting with the lowest balance first. The reason being that many people need the “small victory” of getting a debt paid off to help keep them motivated. In this particular case, I suggested something different…

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Ask The Readers: When is the right time to buy a new car?

07.27.2010 by Bob 22 comments
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Knowing when to bite the bullet and buy a new car, rather than fixing the old car is always a tough decision. A ChristianPF reader wrote in this week asking for advice about his situation. I thought it would be a good question to get some feedback from the readers, so feel free to help [...]

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The 5 Best And Worst Car Insurance Companies As Rated By Consumers

07.05.2010 by Guest 23 comments

Every year, J.D. Power and Associates ranks consumer satisfaction across a variety of industries and services using information gathered through surveys, and one of their most areas of expertise is the automotive world. Their list is acclaimed for its accuracy and respectability. In August 2009, they released their annual ratings of auto insurance providers determined by customer satisfaction…

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Public Transportation | Saving Money & Other Benefits

06.11.2010 by Jason Price 7 comments
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As a public transportation commutor now for 3 years I’ve come to realize there are all sorts of benefits of taking the bus or train to work each each day. Not only can you save money, you can reclaim time to yourself and avoid stresses of traffic in big or small metropolitan areas…

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How To Save On Auto Insurance – 4 Tips

04.17.2010 by Guest 0 comments
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1. Raise your deductible – A deductible is the amount your responsible to pay before your insurance coverage kicks in. The higher your deductible, the cheaper your annual premium. You may be able to save up to 10% by raising your deductible. There is risk involved when doing this. If you raise your deductible, make sure you…

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How To Buy A New Car And Not Get Ripped Off: Tips From An Insider

04.04.2010 by Guest 18 comments
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As a former new car salesman, I’ve found many prospects want the “lowest price” confusing it with the “best deal.” Generally, they haven’t done their homework or are in a hurry. You can be in control and get a great deal. To help you obtain the very best deal, I’ve developed the following formula…

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Purchasing A Car? Advantages Of Buying Used Cars

03.22.2010 by Craig Ford 18 comments
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Interestingly, the book The Millionaire Next Door dedicates an entire chapter to the type of cars millionaires drive. It gives the distinct impression that what you drive significantly impacts your ability to build wealth. Paying too much for a car is a common money mistake. In The Millionaire Next Door, Thomas Stanley writes…

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How (and where) to donate your car to charity

01.11.2010 by Bob 7 comments
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A few years ago we donated our car to charity after the transmission went out on our old Mazda 626. The car was worth about $1500 in good working order, so when the transmission went out, we decided to cut our losses and just say goodbye. While we haven’t donated any more cars to charity, I have since learned a little bit more about the process and some things to avoid…

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