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Would You Buy a Car From Wal-Mart?

by Flexo

After General Motors’ bankruptcy, there is no question that the automobile industry will change significantly. With less competition and higher costs of production, prices will increase. It will be more difficult and more expensive to find parts and service for some vehicles. The selection of vehicles will be more limited. Perhaps more brands will opt ... Continue reading this article…

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Consumerism Commentary Podcast

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The Consumerism Commentary Podcast is a weekly personal finance show, hosted by both Tom Dziubek, a former podcaster with the Wall Street Journal, and Jay Frosting, who started his first podcast in 2005 for fans of novelty rock music. Each week, the show offers commentary about money management, getting out of debt, budgeting, consumer issues, ... Continue reading this article…

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Haggling for Beginners

by Smithee

Coming clean right off the bat: I can’t personally teach you how to haggle or negotiate anything. It terrifies me almost as much as falling in love or doing improv theater. But at least I’m not alone. Amy Reiter over at Salon.com posted a great article yesterday called “How I learned to haggle”, and while ... Continue reading this article…

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10 Examples of How You Can Be Penny Wise, Pound Foolish

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Everyone loves saving money, cutting back, and reducing expenses. However, sometimes there is a tendency to focus on the wrong things. While you’re busy feeling good about reducing little costs here and there, every once in a while you neglect the larger picture. Here are some examples: 1. Saving money by not going to the ... Continue reading this article…

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Don’t Haggle If You Don’t Want

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Hate haggling with auto salesmen? Don’t – Save on a Car If haggling with a car dealer makes you nervous or uncomfortable, you can still get a good price on cars if you do your research. The above article contains some tips that might come in handy.

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