A decade ago, Traveler published a landmark issueâ â50 Places of a Lifetimeââthat in subsequent years has become something of a hallmark of the magazine, spawning related books, podcasts, special issues, web content, games, mobile appsâeven a round-the-world jet trip from National Geographic Expeditions to lift off in October 2010.
What is the Average National Car payment. According to the Wiki Answers website, the average payment in the United States is between $380 â $460 per month. Wow â you can lease a really nice, luxury car; BMW, Infiniti, Acura, Cadillac etc., for that kind of money.
Thatâs a total of $2700, leaving $630 a month (or $7560 annually) towards a car. If your car insurance payments are $1800 per year, and maintenance and gas is about $1800 (12,000 miles @30 miles per gallon equals 400 gallons@$4, or $1600), that leaves about $330 a month towards car payments.Letâs go instead for a more conservative $300 per month.Using the calculator, put down the down payment you can afford, including cash available, your trade-in, or the rebate from the manufacturer. Let's say your trade-in is worth $3500, and you can put down an extra $1000 in cash.ay your monthly housing expenses are $800, food expenses $500, health insurance and other medical about $250, credit cards and student loans $450, travel and entertainment $400, and youâve allotted $300 a month to savings and 'rainy day' funds.