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· 3-min read With today's inflated car prices , Americans are more apt to hold on to their cars longer and even drive them into the ground if necessary.

As of the third quarter of 2024, the average household in America had a debt of $104,215 and collectively owed $17.94 trillion, according to Experian and the Federal Reserve. Total debt is at an all-time high and people are trying to figure out how to rid themselves of the crippling feeling of debt in the fastest possible way. Read More: Are You Rich or Middle Class? 8 Ways To Tell That Go Beyond Your Paycheck Find Out: 3 Signs You've 'Made It' Financially, According to Financial Influencer Genesis Hinckley Chances are very little planning went into building up your current amount of debt, but paying it off should be a cold, calculated plan of action that will restore not only your financial situation but your dignity. That's the view of financial expert, best-selling author and one of GOBankingRates' 100 Most Influential Money Experts, Rachel Cruze, who, like her father Dave Ramsey, strongly believes that eliminating your debt as quickly as possible comes through sticking to a...

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· 2-min read Having an open mind about brand reputation, space, performance, looks and even price is a great thing to carry before spending your hard-earned money on a used car.

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According to Kelley Blue Book , the average new car buyer in America paid $49,740 last month, close to an all-time high. So obviously, new-vehicle prices remain inflated to start 2025.