Life after Bankruptcy: Car Buying vs. Leasing

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

If you have made your way through bankruptcy and the old clunker is starting to make noises that you more associate with an exhausted yak than an internal combustion engine, maybe it’s time for you to consider buying a new car. Or, should you lease? It’s a tough call.

Before you think about either option though, remember to consider the ancillary costs of car ownership, like insurance. If you have a few vehicle types in mind, contact your insurance agent to determine what it will take to cover them. You may be surprised at the little things that can add up to a steep insurance policy.…