We got the first check from husband's disability and I paid $849 on the two credit cards! I can't pay anymore until the balance transfer goes through. Hopefully soon.
I may be getting a new car. A relative passed away and my family is offering their car to me. I am test driving it around to see if I like it. It's a much nicer car, that is newer, with fewer miles. But it's a lot bigger and gets bad gas mileage. So I have to decide if the space/luxury is worth paying more for gas.
I only drive to work 2 days a week. But my car is the main driver when we go on trips, or errands.
Basically I have a cheapo old Dodge Neon. The new car is a Buick Terraza. So a minivan/cross over. It would be nice for driving around future kiddos and for our road trips. (We usually borrow my mom's van) It is also AWD which is nice for the snow. I haven't been able to get my car out of the driveway since Friday...
So we'll see. Still mulling it over.
Paid on the Credit Card & Possible New Car
January 22nd, 2019 at 07:50 pm
January 23rd, 2019 at 04:28 am 1548217699
January 24th, 2019 at 12:27 am 1548289677
Things to consider is if your insurance costs will go up with a newer car, especially if you carry comprehensive. Also, are they going to give you the car or will you have to buy it from the estate? I've had relatives offer me things with no hint of it being anything but free and then when I agreed I'd take it, start talking about a price. Also, consider how much it will cost to have the vehicle transferred into your names. It can be quite pricey in some states even when it is given as a gift.
If you can afford all those things, though, then it really isn't that much more for gas for a mini-van than a compact. Ours only went up about $15 a month when we went from the Matrix to the Sienna. The comfort does make all the difference, especially with disabilities. It is easier to get in and out of then a little car. And if you plan to keep it a long time, the older you get, the more comfort is going to matter to you.
January 24th, 2019 at 05:55 am 1548309325