American Financial Solutions Blog
Saving for Your Dream Vehicle
There are very reasonable adjustments you can make to your saving and spending habits that can help you afford your dream vehicle. What’s more, these strategies can be applied to other big-ticket item purchases you want to make in the future.
Posted on April 5, 2018
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How to Invest Smarter, Not Harder
Consider these investment tips to ensure the money you work hard for is also working hard for you.
Posted on April 5, 2018
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The Magic of the 70-20-10 Rule
The 70-20-10 Rule is a simple way of dividing your monthly income into percentages and allocating the amounts into three categories to help save money while still covering every-day expenses and debts.
Posted on April 5, 2018
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Auto Loan: Bank or Dealership
If you are thinking about buying a car, you have probably wondered whether it is better to use dealer financing or finance through a bank or credit union. With dealer-arranged financing, the dealer collects information from you and forwards that information to one or more prospective auto lenders. Alternatively, with bank or other lender financing, you go directly to a bank, credit union, or finance company and apply for a loan. We refer to this type of loan as a “direct loan.”
Posted on March 19, 2018
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Six Steps to the Best Auto Deal
If you are in the market for a vehicle, start your journey here. You'll find tips for getting the best deal and protecting yourself and your money.
Posted on March 19, 2018
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How to Merge Money Matters After Tying the Knot
The marriage process doesn’t end when you cut the cake or make the toast, though. Married couples should take the time to marry their finances as well.
Posted on March 1, 2018
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How to Have Fun on a No-Spend Weekend
During a “No-Spend Weekend,” the challenge is simple: avoid spending any money and see just how much fun you can still have on a limited budget.
Posted on March 1, 2018
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5 Financial Conversations to Have Before Getting Married
Committing your life to another person is both wonderful and stressful, with flowers to buy, a party to plan and invitations to send out. However, you should move one task to the top of your to-do list before you even look at venues – talking about your finances.
Posted on March 1, 2018
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Military Saves Week February 26 to March 2
Military Saves Financial Checklist
Posted on February 26, 2018
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How to Go from Broke Millennial to Thriving Millionaire
To increase your standard of living, you'll need to put money toward savings and investments after paying your bills. These 5 steps you can take right now to start putting yourself in a better financial position. With any luck, you'll be the next millennial millionaire.
Posted on January 9, 2018
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