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Buying a New Car? Here’s the Car Buying Checklist You Need

April 30, 2022 by Jill Robbins Leave a Comment

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Yes, buying a new car is stressful. Even more so if you’re a woman. As if the process wasn’t intimidating enough. I get it, trust me. And that’s why you have to walk into that car dealer prepared and armed with the right knowledge. Keep reading, we’ve got the car buying checklist you need. You’ve… 

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Top Ten Car Buying Mistakes

April 29, 2022 by Terri Marshall 1 Comment

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Let’s be real, the car buying experience can be intimidating. So being prepared is crucial if you want to drive off of the dealership lot as a happy new car owner. Unfortunately, many car buyers skip the prep work and end up in a car they really don’t like. We want to help you avoid that,… 

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9 Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Used Car from a Private Seller

March 24, 2022 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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If you’re buying a used car from a private seller, don’t make my mistake. When a friend mentioned she was trying to sell her gorgeous-looking 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, I leapt at the chance to buy one of my dream machines. My husband and I had been talking about buying an older, large SUV for towing… 

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Help Your Child Buy a Car – Her Dream Car – with True Path’s Gift of Life Insurance Plan

January 10, 2022 by Elizabeth Blackstock Leave a Comment

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Invest? With Insurance? Yup. Actually, it’s one of the best ways to invest for those dream purchases, and when you’re ready, the Gift of Life policy allows you to use the cash accumulation to be distributed tax free. And that’s just one way this life insurance investment can pay off; there are many different ways—including… 

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Ask the Car Chick: Buying vs. Leasing: What’s Right for Me?

May 17, 2021 by LeeAnn Shattuck Leave a Comment

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To buy or not to buy… to lease or not to lease… these are the questions. Many clients come to me for help with leasing a car. My first question to them is always, “Why are you interested in leasing?” The answer is almost always, “Because I can get a nicer car for a lower… 

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How COVID-19 Caused Automotive Supply Chain Delays That Could Be Affecting You

April 9, 2021 by Elizabeth Blackstock 1 Comment

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Cars are scarce right now, and COVID-19 is to blame. Well—COVID-19 was the first big problem that caused the automotive industry to get backed up. When manufacturing plants closed last March, it kicked off a downward spiral that has only been exacerbated by other supply problems. From chip shortages to plastics delays, these are the obstacles… 

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Ask The Car Chick: How Do I Get the Best Deal on A Cheap, Used Car Without Feeling Like I’m Compromising?

April 7, 2021 by LeeAnn Shattuck Leave a Comment

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Why is it so hard to find a good—but cheap—used car? Car sales tend to run in cycles, with different types of vehicles being more popular at different types of the year. Spring is a time when many people look to buy an inexpensive, used car using money from their tax return. Whether you are… 

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Tips for Buying a Car and Sticking to a Budget

March 24, 2021 by Erica Mueller Leave a Comment

Tips for Buying a Car

Dreaming of buying a car can be really exciting, but actually signing the papers is often stressful. Unless you’re prepared. These tips for buying a car will help you to get through the process confidently and to drive home without any regrets! We bought a truck last month. It was brand new, but last year’s… 

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How to Budget for a New Car

February 16, 2021 by Guest Contributor 3 Comments

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New car budget: how to save for the car of your dreams There are four signs you need to buy a new car this year. If that sounds like you, you can take a step closer to your dream ride and learn how to budget for a new car. Categorize your expenses I’m a big… 

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Ask the Car Chick: How Do We Go Holiday Car Shopping in 2020?

November 27, 2020 by LeeAnn Shattuck Leave a Comment

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The end of the calendar year is typically a great time to buy a new car. Holiday car deals can yield big discounts due to a combination of special manufacturer incentives, bonuses for sales people, and dealers wanting to make annual sales quotas and get rid of old inventory. So, the end of the year… 

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