Cars Are Too Expensive Right Now: What to Do if You Need a New Car
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Cars Are Too Expensive Right Now: What to Do if You Need a New Car

If you’ve gone car shopping recently, you might be wondering how you will ever afford a new car. New and used vehicles have become prohibitively expensive for many people. There may not be much you can do if your current car stops working, but these tips will help you figure out your car buying options and minimize the impact on your budget as much as possible.

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Want to Stop Yourself From Spending Money? Beware of These Marketing Tricks
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Want to Stop Yourself From Spending Money? Beware of These Marketing Tricks

If you want to stop yourself from spending money, you need to be aware of the strategies that stores use to get you to spend more. Every store uses marketing tactics that take advantage of normal human behavioral psychology to get you to spend more. To stop spending as much money, it’s helpful to know exactly how stores are trying to trick you.

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Need to Stop Spending Money? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Purchase

Need to Stop Spending Money? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Purchase

Do you feel like you need to stop spending money? Figuring out when you can and cannot buy something is one of the hardest parts of personal finance on a day to day basis. When it comes to making a significant purchase, asking yourself these seven questions can help you decide if the purchase makes sense for you.

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Quick and Easy Meals: Sheet Pan Dinners
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Quick and Easy Meals: Sheet Pan Dinners

Need a quick and easy meal you can make at home? Sheet pan meals are perfect for days when you just don’t have the energy to plan something complicated. My kids love this meal and I like that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It’s so flexible and healthy too!

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