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May 2017
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022 | The True Cost Of Car Ownership

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Most people think about car ownership in monthly payments — $400 here, $500 there. A comparison between two car buyers reveals a more sobering reality: smart choices can yield an additional $742,000 for retirement over 45 years. Jonathan and Brad break down car ownership costs, contrasting the financial independence approach with conventional car buyer behav ... Show More
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