by Matt Bell | Jan 13, 2026 | Spending |
If you had $30,000 to spend on a used car, your options would include a 2024 Honda Accord and a 2022 BMW 530i sedan. Tell me honestly, which would you prefer? Ah, but you know it’s a trick question. Sure, the BMW seems like it would be a lot more fun to drive....
by Matt Bell | Nov 18, 2025 | Faith & Finances, Psychology of Money, Spending |
The way we buy cars offers a great example of what I call “binge/purge” money management. When gas prices are high, fuel-efficient vehicles tend to do especially well. When prices are low, less-efficient SUVs and pick-up trucks sell best. Auto industry writer Jason...
by Matt Bell | Oct 7, 2025 | Spending |
Okay, so you’ve made all the right moves in planning your next car purchase. You’ve kept your current car at least 15 years past its model year. You’ve come up with two or three viable options of cars that don’t just look good, they also get...
by Matt Bell | Sep 16, 2025 | Spending |
Our home may be our castle, but for many people, their car is an extension of themselves. According to a study cited by Juliet Schor in her book, The Overspent American, nearly half of all car owners see their car as a reflection of who they are. The belief that we...
by Matt Bell | May 6, 2025 | Faith & Finances, Spending |
What does it say about our culture that one of the best-selling books in recent years is about decluttering and organizing? The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up has sold millions of copies and led to the Netflix reality series, Sparking Joy. The book’s author,...
by Matt Bell | Apr 8, 2025 | Budgeting/Planning, Credit/Debt, Faith & Finances, Generosity, Saving, Spending |
“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” – Isaiah 40:7 With so much stock market turmoil and economic uncertainty swirling about, now more than ever we need the reassurance and guidance of God’s eternal Word. In order to cope...
Thanks so much, Kenny. I really appreciate all your support!
Very excited to see this, Matt! Can't wait to read it and share it with the folks I coach and…
Wow, Al, 24 years and 330,000 miles? That's amazing. I guess my car, at 150,000 miles is just getting broken…
Congratulations on keeping a car for 15 years, Matt. That's a good start. I had a 1990 Accord that I…
Glad it was helpful, Ritchie. Thanks for letting me know.