How Do You Know If You Can Afford Something?

18 Jul 2025 · 1 min
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Chris and Dominique check their checking accounts (Chris has $64.18, Dominique has $339) to decide if they can buy another car. They keep separate accounts and both worry the purchase would increase their total debt. They conclude they can't afford it right now.

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