146: Lease or Buy? The Real Math Behind Your Next Car
Rich Habits Podcast
Smart middle ground: buy used
Robert recommends buying a 2–3 year old car to avoid initial depreciation and lower total ownership costs.
In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz walk you through the real math behind your next car. Specifically, how the numbers shake out assuming you lease vs buy.
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