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8 Car Expenses That Can Turn a “Cheap” Used Car Into an Expensive Mistake

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8 Car Expenses That Can Turn a “Cheap” Used Car Into an Expensive Mistake

September 2, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A used car with a wonderfully low price tag can feel like a financial victory right up until the first repair bill lands. That bargain suddenly feels a lot less clever when it needs tires, brakes, suspension work, and a battery before it can reliably … [Read more...] about 8 Car Expenses That Can Turn a “Cheap” Used Car Into an Expensive Mistake

Could These 6 Car Brands Disappear From America? Here’s Why They’re in Trouble

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Could These 6 Car Brands Disappear From America? Here’s Why They’re in Trouble

September 2, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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The American auto market has become a brutal place for car brands that cannot give buyers a compelling reason to care. A familiar badge no longer guarantees showroom traffic, and several automakers now face the uncomfortable reality that tiny sales, … [Read more...] about Could These 6 Car Brands Disappear From America? Here’s Why They’re in Trouble

Why Your Wife Should Always Have a Vehicle If She's A Stay At Home Mom

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Why Your Wife Should Always Have a Vehicle If She’s A Stay At Home Mom

August 28, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A stay-at-home mom should have access to her own vehicle whenever the family budget can reasonably support it, and that has little to do with luxury or convenience. A dedicated vehicle gives her a practical way to handle appointments, errands, school … [Read more...] about Why Your Wife Should Always Have a Vehicle If She’s A Stay At Home Mom

You’ve Been Driving the Same Car for 12 Years — When Does Keeping It Stop Saving Money?

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You’ve Been Driving the Same Car for 12 Years — When Does Keeping It Stop Saving Money?

August 26, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A 12-year-old car can look downright heroic in the driveway. The loan disappeared years ago, depreciation barely matters anymore, and every month without a car payment feels like a tiny financial victory. But eventually, the old faithful can start … [Read more...] about You’ve Been Driving the Same Car for 12 Years — When Does Keeping It Stop Saving Money?

The Most Unique Cars In the World That You Can't Own In The U.S.

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The Most Unique Cars In the World That You Can’t Own In The U.S.

August 26, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Some of the world's most fascinating cars never make it to American showrooms. While U.S. buyers can choose from everything from giant luxury SUVs to fire-breathing supercars, several wonderfully strange, clever, and downright desirable machines … [Read more...] about The Most Unique Cars In the World That You Can’t Own In The U.S.

7 Things to Check Before Buying the Sports Car You’ve Wanted for 20 Years

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7 Things to Check Before Buying the Sports Car You’ve Wanted for 20 Years

August 25, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Buying the sports car you have wanted for 20 years should feel like a celebration, not the beginning of a long-running argument with a repair shop. That shiny coupe may represent decades of saving, waiting, and resisting the temptation to buy … [Read more...] about 7 Things to Check Before Buying the Sports Car You’ve Wanted for 20 Years

7 Things You Should Never Let a Car Dealer Talk You Into Because You’re Focused on the Monthly Payment

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7 Things You Should Never Let a Car Dealer Talk You Into Because You’re Focused on the Monthly Payment

August 24, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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The monthly payment can make an expensive car look surprisingly harmless. A dealer can stretch the loan, adjust the down payment, add products, or shuffle other numbers until a vehicle that felt out of reach suddenly lands inside the monthly … [Read more...] about 7 Things You Should Never Let a Car Dealer Talk You Into Because You’re Focused on the Monthly Payment

7 Expenses That Can Make a “Cheap” Used Car Surprisingly Expensive

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7 Expenses That Can Make a “Cheap” Used Car Surprisingly Expensive

August 21, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A cheap used car can look like a financial victory until the first repair bill arrives. That $6,000 bargain may need tires, brakes, insurance, registration, maintenance, and a few other wallet-unfriendly surprises before it feels like a bargain at … [Read more...] about 7 Expenses That Can Make a “Cheap” Used Car Surprisingly Expensive

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