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Owning a new car sounds great… but is it actually keeping you poor? Buying a car can be a treacherous process, threatening to knock your financial life off course. This episode will walk you through everything you need to know! You’ll be able to walk off the lot knowing you made an informed decision and got a good deal!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The hard truth about buying a car
  • Car purchase ground rules that keep your financial life from ruin
  • The best and worst car brands for your financial life
  • How to decide on a new vs. used car
  • The 3 factors that create a great deal
  • How to make the buying process easier

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