Generally sound advice - and its good when the budget is already tight to assess the net change.
In the near future (aiming for August) I intend to buy a used Prius. I drive ALOT between regular job commute & part time job doing pizza delivery. The gas savings will be ~$200-240 per month, so taking on a car payment of $300 will be a net increase in my expenses of ~$60 & less when you consider the newer vehicle will have less maintenance/upkeep needs.
If I buy it after Aug. 15th it will be close enough to my birthday that I won't have to pay the ad valorem tax (will only pay $20 for tag) until next year.
Even though the IRS standard is $489 for a vehicle payment, find a balance between what you can afford and what you need in a reliable vehicle. If you ultimately file ch. 13, it should just change what you pay into your plan. Like instead of a $500 plan payment, you might have a $150 plan payment and a $350 car payment.
In the near future (aiming for August) I intend to buy a used Prius. I drive ALOT between regular job commute & part time job doing pizza delivery. The gas savings will be ~$200-240 per month, so taking on a car payment of $300 will be a net increase in my expenses of ~$60 & less when you consider the newer vehicle will have less maintenance/upkeep needs.
If I buy it after Aug. 15th it will be close enough to my birthday that I won't have to pay the ad valorem tax (will only pay $20 for tag) until next year.
Even though the IRS standard is $489 for a vehicle payment, find a balance between what you can afford and what you need in a reliable vehicle. If you ultimately file ch. 13, it should just change what you pay into your plan. Like instead of a $500 plan payment, you might have a $150 plan payment and a $350 car payment.
Originally posted by momofthree
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