Making Informed Car Buying Decisions

Buying a car can be a big undertaking and overwhelming because it greatly impacts your finances. If you’re not careful, you can make mistakes or miss opportunities that can cost you. In this episode, Brendan Duebner shares tips and advice to avoid costly car-buying mistakes, the resources you can use, and the best time to buy. Brendan is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business, a Captain in the Army’s 75th Innovation Command, and a serial founder. He founded Life Skills for Soldiers in 2019 while on Active Duty as a Field Artillery Officer.

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Car Buying Decisions Episode Details

  • The top mistakes service members make when it comes to buying cars
  • The best time to buy a car for a service member
  • Steps you should take to begin the process of getting a new car
  • Resources service members and their families can use to make informed buying decisions
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