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So You’ve Received Your Stimulus Check, Now What?

As part of the IRS’ Coronavirus Tax Relief program, the government is sending economic impact payments to eligible U.S. citizens. These “stimulus payments” are designed to provide relief to the millions of Americans who are impacted by the economic distress of COVID-19. With 78% of people in the U.S. currently living paycheck to paycheck,¹ these stimulus checks are often lifelines.  For those of you who are lucky enough to use it to plan for the next couple of months and don’t have to use this immediately, I’m sharing some tips for you to make the most of your check.

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It’s That Time of Year… Car Buying Season?

The holidays most often make people think of gift-giving and spending time with family and friends, but the end of the year is also a great time to consider buying a car, new or used. In 2018, 40.2 million used vehicles were sold in the US, and I am now officially part of that percentage, having just purchased a 2018 Nissan Rogue SV myself this past Saturday. In 2019, that number is projected to grow to 41 million. ¹

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