Are you part of the mass affluent class and wondering what type of car to buy? Look no further as Financial Samurai speaks directly to the mass affluent crowd. We previously described the mass affluent class by income, wealth, and investable assets. Mass affluent is essentially a subset of the middle class that’s well educated and […]
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Your car says a lot about your investing style and money making acumen. The nicer your car, perhaps the more aggressive you are as an investor. Quick: what was the fastest production car that General Motors made in 1987? The Corvette? A common answer – but the performance champion was the lesser known Buick GNX,
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Are you looking for a car buying guideline? Do you think my 1/10th rule is too harsh? If so, do not fret! Let me also introduce to you the net worth rule for car buying guideline to follow. The net worth rule for car buying is generally reserved for wealthier people or retired people with
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Are you thinking about a new or used car? One thing to note is that used car prices have surged higher during the pandemic and after. In fact, for 2026, the average new car price is about $50,000. This post will share the thought process behind buying used or new with my story. I tend
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When buying a car, don’t let your emotions get the best of you. If they do, you may end up paying way more for a car than you should. Don’t let ego get the best of you when buying a home. That would be even worse! The 6th grade was when I first laid eyes
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Is it sad to say that only until I started this post did I realize Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving? Â No, seriously, I had no idea, which means that I never buy anything on Black Friday because I’m working or up in Tahoe baby! Could there be anything more silly than taking a
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Before spending big bucks on a car, always get a second opinion. Spending big bucks on a car is one of the biggest sins in personal finance. Make no mistake about it. A car is a money-losing purchase. Spending Big Bucks On A Car As you may know, my 11 year old car is dying
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My car is dying and I need to decide whether to buy a new car, keep it, or buy an old car. If your car is dying, this post might help you think of what to do as well. Unfortunately, new car prices are outrageously high. In a rush to get to a meeting, I
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Buying one of the least expensive cars will help you build greater wealth over time. A car is a money pit. You could use that money to invest instead! If you are in the market for a new car—and have ruled out buying used for whatever reason—and you are on this site then you are
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Ever hoped for something to break in order to buy a new car? Well I am! I want to buy a new car. Then again, only the rich or fools are able to afford new car prices today. I have to admit, I’m having withdrawals from not driving a different car for over 3 years
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