September 2023 - The Outlier Model

How To Buy A Car From Goodwill

Allen Francis / September 29th, 2023 / No Comments

Wanting a car and being able to buy a car are two different things. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American salary in 2019 was just under $49,000. However, the average price of a new car in 2019 was $36,700. Imagine using almost 75% of an annual salary to buy a new car. This is a serious dilemma for many people since over 63% of Americans drive on an almost daily basis. You...

Posted in: Auto, Career and Work, Money, Personal Finance, Saving Money, saving money Tagged with: goodwill, used car

What Happens if You Pawn a Stolen Item?

Allen Francis / September 29th, 2023 / No Comments

Pawning an item is a more reliable means of securing quick money working Americans than applying for a traditional loan. Over 30 million Americans pawn items for money annually. There are over 11,000 pawn shops in the United States. Pawnbroking as a business brings in annual revenue of over $14 billion. And any business that lucrative can spur the temptation for corruption and criminality. Like trying...

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