Buy it or Lease it – What to Do When You Need to Replace Your Car

Buy it or Lease it – What to Do When You Need to Replace Your Car

by Lori Atwood | Oct 30, 2022 | Financial Fitness, Personal Negotiation

I thought I’d write about this topic because I just had to return my leased car and I get questions about this pretty frequently. Generally, when it comes to cars, I have 3 rules, from a financial perspective: Only buy used (one to 4 years used) and keep it for at...
Should You Keep and Repair Your Old Car or Buy a New (or New to You) One?

Should You Keep and Repair Your Old Car or Buy a New (or New to You) One?

by Lori Atwood | Jul 16, 2014 | Financial Fitness

Ah… the age old question: When should you finally get rid of your old car? As with most things in life, there is no easy answer, but it depends more on the state of your finances than the state of your car. Scenario A: You are heading to grad school in a few years,...
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