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Making Large Purchases


Making Large Purchases


Eventually you may want or need to consider buying a car and/or house. These big-ticket items may seem unattainable as you’re getting on your feet—but they are not out of reach! With the right information, planning and approach, you can have them.

Buying a Car

Unless you live a walkable lifestyle, can depend on others to get around or have access to public transportation, having your own vehicle is almost certainly a necessity. Paying cash is a great buying strategy, but may be unrealistic right now. You’ll likely need a loan to finance your purchase—this blog post covers challenges you may face and options available to you.

Buying a Home

When you’re ready to put down roots and buy a house, rest assured your background does not disqualify you from a home loan—learn more here. This site provides a good overview of buying property and paths you can take, while this site explains why a federal loan may be the way forward.


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