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💵 Ford Launches Limited-Time Employee Discount for Everyone
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you might get a good deal on a Ford or a Lincoln.
Through July 6, the automaker is offering employee pricing to all U.S. customers on most new 2025 and 2026 vehicles.
“Under the program, buyers can pay the same price as Ford employees – which is bellow the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) – potentially saving them hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the vehicle, according to the company,” Fox Business reported.
Ford is marketing the deal as part of America’s 250th anniversary on July 4 under the tagline “American Value. For American Values.”
Earlier this year, Ford earned the distinction as the “most American” brand, the Fox Business story reported. And the automaker often emphasizes its domestic footprint. “It employs more U.S. hourly workers and assembles more vehicles in the U.S. than any other automaker,” Fox Business said.
Buying a vehicle for less than MSRP is not something that happens every day. According to Detroit Free Press reporting, one Ford dealership said the typical employee pricing discount ranges from $1,800 to $4,000.
Models excluded from the deal include Super Duty configurations, higher-end SUV trim levels and “halo” vehicles such as the Mustang Shelby GT, F-150 Raptor and Mustang Dark Horse SC.
📊 Stat of the Day
👎 55%: Share of Americans that say their financial situation is getting worse (as opposed to getting better or staying the same). That’s the highest level ever seen in a 25-year dataset. Also, 31% of Americans listed the high cost of living as the most important financial problem they’re facing.
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Digital thieves are finding clever new ways to make your life miserable by sending fake party invitations that look like they are coming from your closest friends. By hacking into email contact lists, scammers send out these deceptive invites to download "ugly" viruses onto your device, giving them a backdoor into your bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and private emails – a serious threat that recently targeted a reporter at the Washington Post. To stay safe, Clark shares the top thing you should do before you click any links in any email. Also, debt collectors can harass you – even if you don’t owe anything! Clark shares several actionable strategies you can use if you are being harassed by a debt collector, even if you do owe the money. Plus, he includes the only way to find legitimate help if you’re feeling overwhelmed by debt.
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