I felt shame when I first purchased my car, because I chose to get into debt.
This wasn’t how I was raised. And I was embarrassed.
I was even tempted to buy a cheap cash car, because I was of the anti-debt, debt is evil mindset.
But it didn’t make sense for me to purchase a cheap vehicle in cash that I’d have to pour money into each month due to repairs, etc.
So with my sister’s stellar negotiation skills — I purchased this car for a steal of a deal, signed on the dotted line and agreed to borrow money at a set interest rate, and monthly payment amount.
I paid off my car today and I couldn’t be more proud.
And it’s not because it’s mine and I own it, though that’s not bad either.
It’s because I can now redirect that money from debt to another INVESTMENT.
This thrills and delights me more than I expected. I’ve also learned that I’m incredibly grateful for:
- having access to debt when I wanted it
- making each payment easily
- choosing a car that’s high quality and low maintenance
- realizing that my next car will be paid in cash
- recognizing that cars aren’t really my thing
- planning to move to a city where it’s not necessary to drive a car
- opening up to the desire of a hiring a driver
- transforming my relationship with money
- seeing debt as neither good or evil
- being 19 points away from an 800 credit score
Having a car is a luxury, and owning a car is one as well. My heart is full today.
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