We’ve been talkin’ cars of late. I’ve explained how one can save money when buying a car. I’ve given my detailed strategy for those choosing to buy a new car. But the impetus for all this car talk was my recent purchase of a shiny new Subaru Impreza, and I’ve left the masses on the […]
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Buying a new car is one of life’s less pleasant events. There’s a lot of waiting. A lot of time “checking with my boss”. A barrage of confusing options and figures. Your goal of getting a great deal eventually shifts to just finishing the process and reclaiming your life and sanity. And that’s how they
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Other than a house, a car may be the most expensive item you buy. The gulf between the most and least expensive car is enormous. So how do you save money on a car purchase? Let us count the ways. But before we begin, I should explain my expectations for a car. A car, for
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At last we meet again. Apologies for the break in posts, but last week we were on spring break, and the week prior I had to focus on a major purchase. The good news is I’ve got plenty of blog fodder to fill the coming weeks. Let’s celebrate it’s Friday and get back to full
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Sports are oft a metaphor for all aspects of life, and personal finance is no exception. Making a lot of money is styled as offense, while saving money and being frugal is more akin to defense. Ridiculousness – of course – abounds at both extremes. On the defensive side of the ball, frugalistas will often
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Today we turn to the arts for inspiration. Movies can entertain, but they can also inform. You will be surprised to find the personal finance lessons hidden within some of the world’s classic films. BETTER TO BE LUCKY THAN GOOD The Movie: Barfly This is a great movie if you’re a fan of drinking
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Last month I changed some tires on my car. It did not go well. But when life gives you lemons, turn it into a quick and easy blog post. What Happened? My car needed three new tires. The fourth tire – and this is important – was almost new, thanks to another fascinating chapter of
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As assets go, cars are pretty poor ones. They depreciate rather quickly, and a lot of their value is tied up in bells and whistles unrelated to their primary purpose (getting from point A to point B). But as a source of liabilities, cars are pretty impressive. You can only finance them with after-tax debt.