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Beware of Pretty Things: 4 Reasons I’m Keeping My Ugly, Old Stuff

Posted March 2, 2009 - 12:12 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Shopping, Lifestyle, Budgeting

I hadn’t been out shopping at a furniture mega-store in over 6 months. I just didn’t have the money to buy anything, and to be honest, I was way too busy to shop. Last night, however, I strolled through the furniture showroom with my jaw unhinged and my heart thumping: “Look at all this good-looking stuff!”

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The stuff I try never to buy new

Posted March 5, 2008 - 13:24 by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Shopping, Budgeting, Green Living, Consumer Affairs, General Tips

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I don't like buying new. It's not that I consider myself to be some kind of Scrooge. I just have a hard time paying more for something than I need to, and often we take that extra hit when we pay for a brand new item. So, I buy second-hand things a lot of the time. Here's my guide to the main items you should always consider buying used.

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My car payments are too much! What should I do?

Posted July 29, 2007 - 17:22 by Andrea Dickson

Cars and Transportation

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Last August, I decided to purchase my first new car ever. I had only ever owned used (and entirely paid-for) vehicles prior to this. I researched the type of car that I wanted and settled on a 2007 Mazda3. It's a sexy little hatchback. It's sporty, zippy, and has all the trimmings. Problem is, it's busting my budget. I decided to ask three of my favotire personal finance bloggers for advice on whether or not to sell.

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