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Andrew Lokenauth reports that the average new car payment has reached a record high of $772 per month.
He highlights that while 4-year car loans were once typical, buyers are now extending payment periods to 6, 7, or even 8 years. According to Lokenauth, one in five financed new-car buyers is paying $1,000 or more monthly—comparing that to the cost of a second rent check.
Lokenauth has previously discussed the impact of global events on U.S. markets, noting that stock market futures fell as oil prices surged following Iran-related tensions. He has also outlined how investing $145 weekly in an S&P 500 index fund through a Roth IRA could grow to $1.4 million by retirement. These past reports reflect ongoing attention to both everyday and long-term financial pressures.