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Here are 5 reasons why a $1,000 car payment is a bad idea
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL
With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
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Not so long ago, people joked about the folly of owning a $1,000 car. Nowadays, financial experts opine on the folly of making a $1,000 car payment.
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