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Chances are, you’ll be purchasing a car multiple times throughout your life. While cars are necessities for a lot of us, they can easily become one of your biggest financial mistakes without a solid rule of thumb for car affordability.  So, how much car can you really afford? In this episode, we’ll teach you our best tips and tricks for buying a carthe smart way!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The biggest car mistakes the average American makes
  • How to calculate how much car you can afford
  • How to research the best deals and negotiate like a pro
  • Why financing might (surprisingly) be your best payment option

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