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When Is It Okay to Spend More on a Car?

When Is It Okay to Spend More on a Car?

Is it ever okay to spend more than we recommend on a car? If so, how does luxury car-buying look for a financial mutant? We'll walk you through that…

11 Car Buying Mistakes you Need to Avoid! (Don't Make These Mistakes!)
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11 Car Buying Mistakes you Need to Avoid! (Don't Make These Mistakes!)

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we're gonna talk about 11 car buying mistakes you need to avoid. How Andrew Can Help You:  Join Th…

Navigating the Kinda Crazy Car Market with Car Dealership Guy #679
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Navigating the Kinda Crazy Car Market with Car Dealership Guy #679

Used cars have APPRECIATED in value! This has never happened before and is a result of the upended car market that we’ve experienced over the past fe…

05.30.23  Car Market Update - New & Used  /   Pharmacy Giant Hacked - Your Protection

05.30.23 Car Market Update - New & Used / Pharmacy Giant Hacked - Your Protection

One of life’s biggest purchases is a car. The industry has been on a rollercoaster but the ride is finally smoothing out for buyers. Clark provides a…

SLUGs, Car Prices, and Good Inflation News
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SLUGs, Car Prices, and Good Inflation News

Nicole gives her weekly pulse check on Wall Street. Today: SLUGs (but not the slimy kind), the confusing story on car pricing trends and, dare we say…

Ask HTM - Credit Card Strategies for Max Benefits, Keeping/Ditching a Beloved Car, & All-Cash Home Buyers #670

Ask HTM - Credit Card Strategies for Max Benefits, Keeping/Ditching a Beloved Car, & All-Cash Home …

We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for yo…

Ask HTM - Hanging Onto A Car Loan, Small Purchases That Spark Joy, & Maximizing HSA Benefits #664

Ask HTM - Hanging Onto A Car Loan, Small Purchases That Spark Joy, & Maximizing HSA Benefits #664

We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for yo…

How Long Should it Take to Pay Off Your Car?

How Long Should it Take to Pay Off Your Car?

What do we recommend for buying a car, and why do we recommend doing it that way? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A e…

MtoM #113 - Paid Off Student Loans and Bought a Car With Cash

MtoM #113 - Paid Off Student Loans and Bought a Car With Cash

This neurologist paid off over $400,000 in just 3 1/2 years. He also bought a new car with cash. He said living like a resident and having a plan is …

"I Have a 14% Car Loan - What Should I Do?"
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"I Have a 14% Car Loan - What Should I Do?"

We recently talked to a listener with a 14% car loan! So what should you do in a situation like that? We'll walk you through that question and more …

Friday Flight - Costly Car Insurance, Crypto Cons, & Incredible I Bonds #651

Friday Flight - Costly Car Insurance, Crypto Cons, & Incredible I Bonds #651

Time for a Friday Flight- our sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out th…

03.09.23  The Clark Smart Way To Buy A Car  /  FSA: Use It Or Lose It

03.09.23 The Clark Smart Way To Buy A Car / FSA: Use It Or Lose It

So many people dread the experience of walking into a car dealership and trying to negotiate. Information is power. Clark shares how to do the work u…

Should You Buy a Car with Cash?
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Should You Buy a Car with Cash?

Should you pay for a car with cash, or finance it over a few years? We get this question all the time - so what do we recommend? We'll walk you thro…

02.22.23  Why & How To Shop Auto Insurance  /  Work Ethic: Should Teens Have Jobs?

02.22.23 Why & How To Shop Auto Insurance / Work Ethic: Should Teens Have Jobs?

Auto insurance has increased significantly in the past 3 years. Clark covers the cost pressures - that vary per insurer - affecting your rates. This …

What's the Best Way to Buy a Car?
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What's the Best Way to Buy a Car?

We talk a lot about our 20/3/8 rule when it comes to buying a car. So what exactly does that mean, and how do you buy a car the right way these days?…

Driving a Bargain: Besting the Car Market
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Driving a Bargain: Besting the Car Market

To buy or to lease a car, that is the question Nicole answers in today's episode. Plus, WTF Elon? Nicole explains why Elon Musk slashed Tesla prices.

"I'm Buying a Car Soon - Where Should I Park My Cash?"
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"I'm Buying a Car Soon - Where Should I Park My Cash?"

If you're planning on making a big purchase soon, like a car or house, where should you park your money until you need it? We'll walk you through th…

12.22.22  Clarkonomics: Outlook Brightens  /   Rules Of Travel: Car Rental
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12.22.22 Clarkonomics: Outlook Brightens / Rules Of Travel: Car Rental

Good news this Christmas week - Despite upheaval in some employment sectors, Clark shares indications we are moving closer to economic equilibrium. G…

The Fed Just BROKE the Car Market! (What You Need to Know)

The Fed Just BROKE the Car Market! (What You Need to Know)

Car prices have been on a rollercoaster ride the last few years, and it looks like they might finally be coming down. In this episode, we’ll discuss …

The Fed Just BROKE the Car Market!

The Fed Just BROKE the Car Market!

Car prices have been on a rollercoaster ride the last few years, and it looks like they might finally be coming down. In this episode, we’ll d…