Friday, April 8, 2016

Day 50: Even More Credit Myths

Bellwork:
  • Budget Challenge
  • EverFi

Intro to Debt:
  • Watch Video 2.3 "Dubunking the Credit Myths"
    • take notes as you watch (pretend you're the teacher)
      • Don't Lease a Car
        • most expensive way to "own" a car
          • dealer makes $1,300 per new car they lease
        • 78% of people who drive off luxury car lot, use a lease to drive a car that they can't afford
      • Don't Finance a Car
        • if you have to finance it, you can't afford it
        • dealer makes $775 when they finance a new car
        • dealer makes $82 per new car they sell for cash
      • Don't buy a New Car
        • loses 70% of it's value in first 4 years
        • $28,000 car is worth $8,400 after 4 years
        • $408 depreciation each month over first 4 years
        • "the worst car accidents happen on the showroom floor"
        • buy a used car
      • New car purchases are the cause of a lot of financial problems
      • Selling the car is the solution to a lot of financial problems
      • Have nice things, but don't let the things have you
        • delayed gratification
        • short-term sacrifice, for long-term gain
        • a little struggle now, provides financial freedom for the rest of your life
          • or spend freely now and struggle for the rest of your life
            • It's your choice!

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