Personal Stories

Personal experiences and lessons learned.

$4,000 Lesson Learned From a Dealership

April 3, 2026 at 5:13 PM

A rushed car purchase turned into a painful lesson about dealership add-ons, electronic paperwork, and why buyers should never make major financial decisions when they are tired, hungry, or under pressure.

My First Car Loan Was a Painful Lesson About Credit

March 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM

How being an international student with no credit history led me to a very expensive car loan — and why I built this loan calculator website.