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11 Reckless Ways Seniors Spend Their Money

May 13, 2022 · Personal Finance

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Overspending on cars

Mark Charnet, the founder and CEO of American Prosperity Group from Pompton Plains, New Jersey, explained why there’s no good enough reason to buy a luxury car in retirement.

Let’s be honest, a $25,000 car and a $100,000 car might take you between points A and B, but in the luxury of a more expensive car really worth ruining your financial future? I think we can all agree that the answer is no.

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