Sewing machine help

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I have a very old Singer sewing machine. It is from 1952 and my husband's grandma gave it to me. It is still in good condition yet everytime I sew something I am constantly having to rethread the machine. It has gotten to the point that I no longer want to sew because it is such a hassle. So that having been said. I want a new machine. I am partial to Singer because that is what I learned to sew on. I am looking at the Singer 5050. I don't do a lot a sewing but want something that is easy to thread and has multiple stitches. Does any one have this one or what would you recommemd for around the same price range?