How much car can I actually afford?

The 30-second answer

A useful cap: all vehicles combined under 10% of your after-tax annual income, paid in cash or close to it. Cars are the most common first leak in athlete money because they feel small next to a contract but compound with insurance and depreciation.

Written by Pam Rodriguez, CFP®.

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