2823: 7 Reasons Why I Drive a 17 Year Old Car by Jen Hayes on Financial Habits for Building Wealth

Published: Aug. 8, 2024, 7 a.m.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2823:\nJen Hayes shares her practical reasons for driving a 17-year-old car, highlighting how it saves money, reduces stress, and aligns with her goal of financial freedom. Her approach emphasizes the importance of humility and avoiding debt over the desire for a flashy, new vehicle.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jenhayes.me//17-reasons-why-drive-old-car/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"It\u2019s what most people would consider embarrassing. Some people think I\u2019m crazy for continuing to drive this vehicle, but here are seven reasons why I do it."\n"My car might be 'embarrassing' to some, but this old car is part of the reason why we\u2019ll be debt-free someday."\n"Live like no one else now so you can live like no one else later."\nEpisode references:\nDave Ramsey's Financial Peace University: https://www.daveramsey.com/store/product/financial-peace-university-class\nThe Millionaire Next Door: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Next-Door-Surprising-Americas/dp/1589795474\nThe Total Money Makeover: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Money-Makeover-Classic-Financial/dp/0785289089\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices