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How to Financially Prepare for a Car

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This is a contributed post on car buying from Maria.

Buying a car isn’t something that you should take lightly. That’s because cars tend to cost a lot of money. Buying a car can severely affect your finances, especially if you don’t take the time to make sure you are financially prepared for it. 

Because a car is an investment and something you will hopefully use for a long time, it’s important to make sure you think it through so that you can get the right car for you – and one that won’t break your bank account.

If you want to get a car but you’re not sure if you’re financially prepared for it, keep reading to learn more about what you can do. 

Table of Contents

  • Only Buy A Car You Afford
  • Set Up A Budget
  • Save Your Money
  • Be Responsible

Only Buy A Car You Afford

Of course, if you can’t afford a car, you probably shouldn’t get one. There are plenty of other, cheaper alternatives for you to make use of until you can afford a car.

Keep in mind that you won’t just need to pay for the car. You will also need to pay for gas, services, and car insurance. Be sure to compare car insurance so that you get the best deal. 

Set Up A Budget

Determine whether you can afford a car and all the expenses that goes along with it, Just because you can afford a car doesn’t mean you can afford a brand-new luxury car. 

Set up your normal monthly budget. Then see how much money you have left to spend on your car. Following the 50/30/20 rule may be helpful when it comes to your budgeting.

Save Your Money

Whether you have a car or you’re planning on buying one, saving some money is always a good idea. Naturally, if you can’t afford to buy a car right now but you want to do it in the future, saving money can help you reach that goal.

And once you have a car, it’s a good idea to still save some money in case your car breaks or there is some kind of emergency.

There are many money-saving tips that can help you save for both your car and anything else you may need or want.  

Be Responsible

Buying a car is a big responsibility. It’s important that you are responsible when it comes to your finances. Only buy a car once you’re sure you can afford it. If you don’t drive around often, buying a car may end up being a waste of money. You can rent a car whenever you need it. 

Another way of being responsible is taking good care of your car. Try to avoid spending a lot of money on repairs, since this will have a negative impact on your finances. 

Greg, CFA
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Greg is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 22+ years experience in Financial Services. He has held numerous FINRA Securities licenses (series 7, 63, 65, and 66), and is an expert on Investment Products and Financial Planning. Greg has 22+ years experience as a real estate investor and degrees in Psychology and Philosophy.

Greg has been quoted/interviewed in Yahoo Money, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, Authority Magazine, Realtor.com, Business Insider, and others.

Greg is an avid runner, and the father to identical twin girls and their awesome brother. His love of budgeting and his kids led him to join The Great Resignation in 2021.

Disclaimer: Any Financial Tips on ChaChingQueen are general and informational. Speak with a professional about your specific situation.

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