Comparison Shopping and Buying Motor VehiclesDaily buying actions such as comparing prices, evaluating brands, and avoiding fraud allow you to wisely use resources for both current living expenses and long-term financial security. | Short-Term Financial Planning Activities | Comparison Shopping Websites | | 1. Compare the use of cash and credit, and various brands,
for the purchase of a major consumer item you may need
in the near future. | PFP Sheets 32, 33 | | | 2. Conduct a unit pricing comparison at several stores. | PFP Sheet 34 | | 3. Determine current transportation needs related to new and used motor vehicles and compare buying and leasing options. | PFP Sheets 36–38 | | Long-Term Financial Planning Activities | | 1. Determine buying guidelines for major purchases
(appliances, furniture, home entertainment equipment).
Identify brands, store locations, and savings plans to avoid
buying on credit. | Pages 241–251 | | 2. Identify and compare various legal services available
for use. | PFP Sheet 35 | | 3. Identify motor vehicles that would provide the lowest
operating and insurance costs. | PFP Sheet 39 |
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