Your Car Is Keeping You Broke: The $1,000 Payment Nobody Questions

A $700 car payment feels normal.An $800 payment feels normal.Two vehicles costing a household $1,500+ every month? Somehow, we've normalized that too.But what is that car actually costing your future?In Season 3, Episode 35 of The Pursuit of Progress, Adam Lang and Benjamin Adams challenge the way we think about one of the biggest expenses in the average household: our vehicles.This isn't about telling everyone to drive an old beater forever. It's about understanding the difference between being able to make a payment and truly being able to afford the purchase.We break down:• Why shopping based on monthly payment can be a financial trap• The true cost of owning a vehicle beyond the payment• How long auto loans and negative equity can keep you stuck• The massive opportunity cost of an extra $300–$500 every month• How car debt can affect your ability to qualify for a home• Looking wealthy vs. actually building wealth• How to turn an old car payment into a wealth-building paymentThere's nothing wrong with eventually buying the dream car.But build the wealth first. Let the lifestyle follow.Before buying your next vehicle, ask a different question:“What is this vehicle costing my future?”🎙 The Pursuit of Progress — Season 3, Episode 35