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One deal lesson every Thursday — real stories from the finance office and what they teach you before you sign.

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The Payment Isn’t the Whole Deal

Jun 4, 2026

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4 min read

The Payment Isn’t the Whole Deal

A low payment, a good rate, or a big rebate can still hide a bad ownership decision. Here’s what buyers should look at before they sign.

Tony Case
Tony Case

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The monthly payment is not the deal

May 28, 2026

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3 min read

The monthly payment is not the deal

A calm way to compare car deals: understand the structure before judging the payment.

Tony Case
Tony Case

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The "phantom cash" trick for underwater car loans

May 21, 2026

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4 min read

The "phantom cash" trick for underwater car loans

A factory rebate doesn’t make negative equity disappear—but it does trick the bank. Here's how.

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The $50 Payment Trap

May 15, 2026

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1 min read

The $50 Payment Trap

Look at the Whole Financial Package

Tony Case
Tony Case

Better Today Than Yesterday

Tony Case's weekly letter on faith, business, leadership, AI, and health. The full journey — from someone still in the middle of it.

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