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 knows.
It inspired this episode in which we break down the lease vs. buy decis ... Show More
Jul 2
Ray Dalio on What the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Means for America's Deficit
Hedge fund founder, author, and one of the top influences in the financial world, Ray Dalio has written about how countries (or, in his parlance, “empires”) find themselves in irreversible doom spirals, covered in depth in his new book, How Countries Go Broke: The Big Cycle. So, ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 25
A Masterclass in Connecting Status, Power, & the Economy with Tressie McMillan Cottom
Sometimes you encounter a person whose brain is such an effective X-ray for the world that you can’t help but spend 90 minutes working through a backlog of all the topics you’ve ever wanted to ask her about. Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom is one of America’s foremost sociologists, a ... Show More
1h 31m
Jun 18
On Mitigating Financial Risk, Monopolies, & the Power Dynamics of "Speaking Up"
We’re back with a particularly spicy Rich Girl Roundup—this time covering the absolute barrage of feedback on the last three episodes ("Student Loans, 50% Save Rates, and Being a Capitalist" with JL Collins, "How to Use Economic Uncertainty to Get Closer to Your Dream Life" with ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2017
How to Buy a Car with Consumer Reports Auto Specialist Mike Quincy
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 pod ... Show More
33m 25s
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 lies ov ... Show More
30m 20s
Sep 2021
10 Things First-Time Car Buyers Should Know
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.
Read the transcript.
Check out all the Quick and Dirty ... Show More
22m 2s
Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Buying a Car Part One
Times are tough for millions during the coronavirus pandemic, but for those with the financial wherewithal, it may be the perfect time to buy a new car.
Low-interest and zero-percent financing deals abound, along with cash-back offers and attractive lease terms. Not to mention th ... Show More
13m 5s
Feb 2022
How to Buy or Sell a Used Car Online
Laura interviews Sarah Wyant from Carvana 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 financing, have a more enjoyable experience, and receive a re ... Show More
29m 6s
Nov 2022
Killer $5,000 Cars & The Future of EVs with Consumer Reports’ Mike Quincy #589
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 decision ... Show More
58m 53s