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I’m 21, bought a used car, and it broke down the same night — now I don’t know how to fix my finances or get out of it Original

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By Christy Bieber Verified
| MoneyWise.com Verified
Let’s take the case of Riley, for example. Riley is 21, and she purchased a used car for $25,000 with 75,000 miles on it. She bought the car as-is, and three hours after she drove it home, the engine blew. By signing up, you accept Moneywise Terms of Use, Subscription Agreement, and Privacy Policy. While the dealer provided some help with that issue, putting in an old engine for a reduced cost, Riley has had a series of other problems and can’t go more than 24 hours without a new issue.
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She's 21, spent $25,000 on a used car, and the engine blew 3 hours later — now she's $10K upside down

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By Christy Bieber Verified
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Shutterstock.com Cars have become really expensive. The average used car was listed for $26,342 in April 2026, according to Kelley Blue Book (1), which stated that "price-conscious buyers continue to face limited options for affordable used vehicles." That's what makes it all the more frustrating if you pony up for a used vehicle and it turns out to have problems.
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Our retirement countdown says we’re ready at 59 and 60 — but how do we actually know? Original

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davidpereiras / Envato The average age of retirement in the U.S. is 65 for men and 63 for women, according to the Center for Retirement Research (1). Of course, some hope to retire earlier, but doing so requires saving and investing aggressively throughout your career to ensure you're financially prepared. Retirement is also a major milestone. Even people who have planned carefully, prepared diligently and appear ready on paper can feel nervous about taking the leap.
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