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Get Your Car Keys On CL: Tips For buying a car online

You can find anything on Craigslist. Bread machines, old PlayStations, rabbit cages, textbooks, and grandma's old couch are all up for grabs. But buying a $50 office desk is a lot different than a $5,000 car. That doesn't mean that you should ignore Craigslist for your car-buying needs. With some vigilance and research, you might find a deal on grandma's old car, too.

Do your homework

Check the price of vehicles that match your criteria (make, model, year, and features) on sites like Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds to find a market value based on the condition of the vehicle and other specifications. Armed with this information, you'll be able to spot an overpriced cruiser or a fair deal.

READ MORE: http://www.brassmagazine.com/article/get-your-car-keys-cl-tips-buying-car-online

Credit Unions vs. Big Banks: Where Should You Put Your Money?

In the wake of the financial crisis, the retail banks that so many millions of consumers relied on for decades suddenly became Public Enemy No. 1.

When Bank of America and Chase threatened to levy $5 monthly fees on debit cards in 2011, an entire holiday –– National Bank Transfer Day –– was created to encourage customers to cut up their credit cards and ditch big banks.

Millions have answered the call. In the last year alone, the credit union industry surpassed $1 trillion in assets, adding more than 2 million new customers.

But what if you're not quite convinced credit unions are the right path for your finances? There are pros and cons to each option. Here's a guide to help you choose:

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/credit-unions-vs-big-banks-2013-4#ixzz2TMs9awa4  or
http://www.businessinsider.com/credit-unions-vs-big-banks-2013-4

Help the Planet and Save Money: Have Your Supermarket Deliver!
Why do students ride to school on buses? Why do parents commute to work in carpools? Why, for that matter, does the U.S. Postal Service bring our mail to us in trucks, rather than have each of us trek individually to the post office to pick up our mail?

In each case, the answer's as obvious as you think: Using a single vehicle to move multiple people (or objects) to a single destination (or to bring those objects to multiple people) is simply more efficient. It saves time, gas, and helps preserve the environment.

READ MORE: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/05/13/supermarket-delivery-save-money-environmentally-friendly/

Let's talk about 5 Practical Tips for New Graduates! 
by Credit.com

....Your identity, like your credit, is a huge asset. It has many components. And like credit, it can be your best friend or your worst enemy (an enhancer or destroyer), depending upon how effectively and responsibly you manage it.....

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http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/04/26/5-things-every-commencement-speaker-should-say/