The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. - January 2025

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TIMING YOUR CAR PURCHASE GET THE KEYS FOR LESS

Buying a new car is an exciting milestone where timing can make a huge difference. Choosing the right moment to make this purchase can help you get the best price and secure the greatest savings. Get ready to hit the road for less with these handy tips to score the best deal on your next vehicle. End of the Month At the end of the month, you can often find deals and discounts on cars as salespeople work to meet their monthly quotas. If you are negotiating and a dealer offers you a price considerably better than the market value you’ve researched, it could be a sign the dealer is trying to meet their sales goal. End of the Year One of the best times to purchase a new vehicle is at the end of the calendar year, starting in October. Dealerships often try to

meet their annual sales goals and clear older inventory to make room for new models at this time. December is a perfect time to find low prices. Look for discounts, cashback offers, or special financing options. Holiday Weekends Like most other stores, car dealerships often hold large sales on major holidays. You can find the best deals on three-day holiday

weekends like Black Friday, Labor Day, and Memorial Day. Many dealerships have special financing and lease deals over the holidays, and they advertise heavily, making it a great chance to score a lower price on a vehicle. Model Changeovers Most new models of cars start to roll into stores in the fall. As dealerships begin selling the latest version of a vehicle, they usually offer discounts on last year’s model so

Word Search they can keep their inventory fresh. Unless the company is doing a major redesign or adding new technology, last year’s model will typically not differ much. So, this could be a prime opportunity to get a new car for a lower price, especially if you are flexible on the color. By strategically timing the purchase of your vehicle, you can save big and drive off the lot with confidence!

One-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

Inspired by TasteOfHome.com

2 1/2 lbs skinless, bone-in chicken thighs

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4 celery ribs, chopped

4 medium carrots, chopped

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1 tsp salt

2 bay leaves

1 tsp pepper 2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried thyme

3 cups uncooked egg noodles (about 8 oz) 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 10 cups chicken broth

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1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In an 8-quart stockpot over medium-high heat, add oil and chicken and cook until golden brown, 3–4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. 2. Add onion to drippings; cook over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil. Return chicken to pot. Add celery, carrots, bay leaves, and thyme. Reduce heat and cover; simmer until chicken is tender, 25–30 minutes. 3. Turn off heat. Remove chicken to a plate. Add noodles and let stand, covered, until noodles are tender, 20–22 minutes. 4. Shred chicken meat into bite-size pieces, and return to pot. Stir in parsley and lemon juice, and discard bay leaves.

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