Smart Car Buying: Financial Tips for Maximizing Wealth

11/02/2025 16 min
Smart Car Buying: Financial Tips for Maximizing Wealth

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Send us a textSmart Car Buying: Financial Tips for Maximizing WealthIn this episode of Retire Early Retire Now, Hunter Kelly, a certified financial planner, discusses essential financial strategies for car purchasing. He covers how to avoid lifestyle creep and over-purchasing, setting guidelines like the 20-4-10 rule—putting 20% down, financing for under four years, and keeping total car expenses under 10% of monthly income. Hunter addresses paying cash vs. financing and highlights the importance of maintaining liquidity and saving for investments. Real-life examples and practical advice help viewers make informed decisions about buying cars while continuing to build wealth.00:00 Introduction to Smart Car Buying01:06 Determining Your Car Budget03:42 Financing vs. Paying Cash05:21 Depreciation and Car Value09:33 Real-Life Client Example12:21 Pros and Cons of Financing14:49 Final Takeaways and Advice This Podcast is for educational purposes only. . It's not meant to be financial insurance or tax advice. Please seek a financial professional  when thinking about your own situation and do not make decisions solely based on this podcast.Check out the Palm Valley Wealth Management WebsitePalmValleywm.comCheck us out on InstagramLinkedIn FacebookListen to the Podcast Here! AppleSpotify