How Your Car Is Making You Poor
About this episode
This episode discusses the hidden costs of car ownership in Malaysia and the financial implications of car loans.
In this episode, we talk about the real cost of buying and driving a car in Malaysia. From the hidden traps like petrol, tolls, and parking that completely eat up your monthly cash, to the scary reality of locking yourself into a 9-year bank loan. We are always told that getting a nicer ride is a sign that you've made it. But what if your car loan is the exact thing keeping you stressed out every single month? Let's look at the numbers.✅Learn more about Jerry - Coworking Space: 👉 https://finlit.my/JerryChapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Teaser00:00:28 - Introduction00:00:47 - How much should you earn to buy a car?00:01:42 - The 10 percent instalment rule00:01:51 - Hidden car costs you forgot to count00:04:12 - The real cost of living in KL00:05:50 - Total monthly loan limits00:06:06 - When can you upgrade your car?00:07:19 - Why a 9-year loan is a trap00:08:24 - What car can you buy for 1,000 a month?00:11:20 - Peter's past multi-car mistakes00:12:11 - Can fresh grads even afford used cars?00:13:21 - Taking the train vs. driving on a date00:15:06 - Are Malaysian salaries just too low?00:17:23 - The one-year salary rule00:18:31 - Buying a car just because you like it00:18:53 - Do…
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