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Budgeting a Car Payment


Before buying a car, it’s necessary to determine how to pay for it. If you’re like many people, you’ll end up taking out a loan and making monthly payments for a set amount of time. The first step is to determine what you can afford. Examine your monthly expenses and determine the maximum car payment you can make. Once you have that number, ask yourself how long you’d like to be paying for a car. Car loan terms usually run from 36 months to 84 months, and the longer your loan term, the more you will pay in interest over the life of the loan.

Other costs you must factor into your budget include registration, insurance and maintenance of the vehicle. Once you’ve determined what you can afford, look only for cars that don’t exceed your price point. You still may have to haggle, but at least you have your bottom-line number and know what will fit into your financial status quo. Be sure to check out the following links for helpful budgeting tips:

CNN Money – Determining Your Car Budget

Nerdwallet – Car Loan Calculator

Edmunds – How Long Should My Car Loan Be?

DMV – Auto Loan Terms