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I'm quite a bit older than you, but probably a slower learner.
I drive a 25 year old diesel Mercedes that I bought for $1800. Maintenance is higher than a new car, but my annual cost is less than car payments on a brand new Kia. I still need to get the front seats reupholstered, which will run a few thousand dollars, but it's already a car that impresses people. Kids, pick your own path, a 30 year old car that has been well restored is often way more impressive than a 3 year old car. Want a sports car? Pick up a Porche 914 and do a restoration. You'll turn a lot more heads by not following the pack.
Want a college degree? Do serious research into CLEP and DANTES/DSST tests. For less than $5K you can knock out 60 to 90 hours of college credit. Once you get there, paying for a year of full time school is a lot easier than 4+ years.
Feb 22, 2013, 8:46:37 PM
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