Tip of the Week #361: Cars Are Quietly Destroying Your Wealth
I drive a thirteen year old, beat-up van. It is not impressive. But, it gets me from point A to point B. And, it holds my mountain bike.
Once, at an event, I asked one of my kids to grab something from my car. I tried to explain where it was in the parking lot. He was back fast. I asked how he found my car so quickly. “Easy,” he said. “I just looked for the rough among the diamonds.” Ha!
Here’s what I’ve learned about cars: Only two things really matter. Fuel economy and space for your family and your stuff. That’s it. Everything else is just personal taste.
Multiple drive modes. The premium sound system. The badge on the hood. None of that gets you to work faster. None of it gets you out of traffic.
Instead, those features drain money that could be put to better use.
Cars aren’t just transportation—they’re one of the biggest wealth drains in modern life. Not convinced? Read this: https://www.tripofalifestyle.com/money/average-cars-are-money-incinerators/
Drive something reliable. Drive something efficient. Save your money.
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