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The stuff I try never to buy new

Posted 17 weeks 3 days ago by Paul Michael

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

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 48 weeks 6 days ago by Andrea Dickson

Cars and Transportation

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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