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How to buy a car from Goodwill

Allen Francis / March 7th, 2020 / No Comments

Wanting a car and being able to buy a car are two different things. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American salary in 2019 was just under $49,000. However, the average price of a new car in 2019 was $36,700. Imagine using almost 75% of an annual salary to buy a new car. This is a serious dilemma for many people since over 63% of Americans drive on an almost daily basis. You...

Posted in: Auto, Career and Work, Money, Personal Finance, saving money, Saving Money Tagged with: goodwill, used car

Why You Should Buy Used Clothes for Your Kids

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Chonce Maddox / December 17th, 2015 / No Comments

As a parent, I never understood why some people buy expensive name brand clothes for their kids. Children grow extremely fast, and It’s always only a matter of time before they outgrow their current wardrobe and need bigger clothes to wear. I purchase mostly used clothes for my son and even get a few outfits for free each year as hand-me-downs from family and friends. As long as the clothes are clean,...

Posted in: Saving Money Tagged with: goodwill, save money, shopping second hand, used clothes, used kids's clothes