DanielTosh

[quote]Not that it matters but what this thread is about revolves around consumer psychology. Needs and wants, patience, etc. My psychology is a car is a tool, like a hammer. I know not everybody it's like me and that's fine, and I've said my piece on the subject. I just don't understand the psycho...

[quote]You sound like you have it all figured out. What did you come here for?[/quote] Pretty sure I asked a simple question in the OP. It turned into a life coaching session by people that most likely aren't perfect with their money....

There is a big difference in a movie company and an industry that literally runs the world. Even if it slowed down I have enough contacts to keep working. The chances of me getting injured where I can't work are probably <1%. I'm not going to quit living life because of a highly unlikely possibility...

[quote]He's ~29, he wrecked his credit when he was 20-22. [/quote] Yes I'm almost 28. I really messed it up bad at 20. I started being smarter with my money and paying off debts at 23-24....

I'm not 22. I'm 27 and I know that's still young so I'm not trying to act like some old wise man.That is when I messed up my credit. I highly doubt the 2nd largest company in my field(multibillion dollar company) in the world is going to close shop. I have a 401k with close to 60k(I know it's not en...

[quote]No one has directly asked this, so I will... why do you want to buy a 50K truck? Do you need it for work? [/quote] Well I need a reliable truck because I could have to drive fairly long distances but I know I could get a used reliable one for cheaper. I literally have paid off every singl...

Got it...

[quote]I am a finance director. I can get you a very good rate through a subvention program. Let me know if you are interested. Don't mind helping out a fellow TD'er.[/quote] I am interested in finding out more. You have a website or email?...

[quote]Are you a self employed 1099?[/quote] Yes and I have an S Corp. ...

[quote]And I just looked, you can only depreciate $11,600/yr on the vehicle. So you're better off buying a 15k used vehicle and depreciating the $3000 or so a year that the IRS allows. But you shouldn't be able to do both since you are receiving a mileage reimbursement for business use above the...