May 13, 2025

Navigating Now: The average car payment is what?!?!

In today’s CalmCast, we’re following the money — from Wall Street to your driveway. P/E Ratio – Is the stock market overvalued? We unpack what investors are really paying for and whether the math makes sense. Producer Price Index (PPI) – A leading indicator of inflation. If it costs more to make things, guess who eventually pays more? (Hint: It’s you.) Car Affordability – The average car payment is now over $700 a month — and that’s not including insurance, maintenance, and rising loan terms. For many households, the new car smell now comes with old mortgage vibes. We’ll help you make smarter decisions in the face of rising costs and financial pressure.
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