Financial Planning

How to Buy a Car

Transportation isn’t a luxury for most — it’s a necessity, if we want to keep our standard of living anywhere near normal levels. But it also costs thousands, meaning we need to fully understand our approach before spending money.

Should you buy a car? Is leasing ever a good choice? How can you pay for car repairs? Should you go into debt for a car? Is a car an “investment”? Can you buy a car online — is it safe? The questions are answered in the articles listed below.

1. 7 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Car
2. Should You Buy a Used or New Car?
3. Leasing a Car: Does the Math Add Up?
4. What Kind of Care Insurance Do You Need?
5. How to Buy Car Insurance
6. How to Repair Your Car — For Cheap!
7. Why Your Car is Not an Investment
8. How to Buy Your Car Online

Spend a bit of time and read up on financial planning for cars — you can end up saving yourself thousands of dollars, a headache and a lot of time. We’re still compiling the articles for the above series, so don’t forget to subscribe below to receive the new additions.

Going into debt is almost never a good decision and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. To read more about debt, check out our article series How to Get Out of Debt. If you’re trying to find a way to make money or invest, buying a car is almost never the right choice. Make sure to read our series How to Make Money for more information.