I Almost Bought A Porsche Carrera At 24 Years Old (Here’s Why I Didn’t)
I passed up the opportunity of a lifetime . . . or so I thought.
Picture this. It’s a nice Saturday, you’ve just had a wonderful breakfast at IHOP, and you suddenly decide that you want to go to a local dealership and test drive a Porsche that they just got into their inventory.
Wait . . . Does no one else do this??? — Me, Confused
Okay, I guess no one else does this. To be fair, I’ve always been obsessed with sports cars for as long as I can remember. I meean, look how cool they look:
Oooooo, ahhhhhh. The car was sleek, stylish, and in impeccable condition. I immediately fell in love with it, and I could picture myself cruising down the highway with the top down and the wind in my hair. I took it for a test drive, and the rush of adrenaline was almost too much to handle.
I was ready to sign on the dotted line. — Me, Overexcited
As a young adult, it can be tempting to splurge on big-ticket items like luxury cars, expensive meals, and high-end vacations. But while it may feel good in the moment, indulging in these expensive purchases can have long-term financial consequences. I learned this lesson firsthand when I almost…
