If you live in a big city, it can be easy to forget what it’s like to depend on a car. Urbanites tend to walk, take the subway or bus, ride a bicycle, or hop in a cab to get virtually everywhere.
But I grew up in the suburbs and know the vast majority of you listening to this podcast have a deep, personal relationship with your car. After all, next to your ... Show More
Nov 21
A Simple, Tax-Smart Account for Charitable Giving
With Thanksgiving around the corner, the charitable giving season is upon us and changes are afoot. Of course, most people give because they want to do good, but the tax rules around philanthropy have always been an added sweetener.
To break it all down, we're joined by Fred Kay ... Show More
27m 5s
Nov 2022
Killer $5,000 Cars & The Future of EVs with Consumer Reports’ Mike Quincy #589
<p>Aside from buying a home, buying a car is one of the most expensive one-time purchases that we make. This is a part of the reason why we spend a decent amount of time talking about cars! Over 16% of American household budgets are spent on transportation, so get this one decisi ... Show More
58m 53s
Aug 2019
So I Bought A Car & It Put All My Money Lies To The Test
Should you buy the car, should you lease the car, which car should you get? You can drive yourself crazy until you remember, it’s just a car.
So I bought one, and here’s my story.
What You'll Learn
How I turned an expensive SUV purchase into a good money decision
The money lie ... Show More
30m 50s
Feb 2022
How to Buy or Sell a Used Car Online
<p>Laura interviews Sarah Wyant from <a href="https://www.carvana.com/" target="_blank">Carvana</a> about tips for getting the best deal when buying or selling a used car online. They discuss what you need to know, including how to save money, create a car budget, prepare for fin ... Show More
29m 6s
Sep 2021
10 Things First-Time Car Buyers Should Know
<p>If you're ready to get your own wheels, Laura covers ten things first-time car owners need to know. You'll learn the pros and cons of buying versus leasing, how to get the best deal possible, and ways to pay for your new car.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/m ... Show More
22m 2s
Aug 2022
To Lease, Buy, or Have No Car at All? How 2022’s Used Car Market Shifts Things
I sold my car in March 2021 and have (mostly) never looked back as part of a one-car couple, but my husband and I have been dabbling with the idea of getting a new car this year. Unfortunately, 2022 is…not a great time to buy a vehicle, as anyone who’s perused the used car market ... Show More
52m 6s
Sep 2023
833: NISMO Everything, MazdaSpeeding, Toyota Is Dating
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what’s the next everyman’s enthusiast brand? Ford used to build enthusiast cars at every price level, so who is the next heir apparent? Patrick in CT asks what winter car to buy that his sons will think is cool. Social media questions ask why ... Show More
50m 43s