Buying your next car doesn't have to wreck your finances. In this episode we sit down with Christian, car industry insider and lifelong car enthusiast to break down how to buy smart in today's used car market. From why new cars are a bad idea in your 20's to what mileage actually means, red flags on Carfax, maintenance myths, and why oil changes matter more than you think!

1:43 Mid 20's should you be buying used or new?

6:20 Best models to purchase

9:00 Why it's best to trade in at under 100k miles

13:05 It's important to get your oil changed

16:00 Tire rotation scam or important?

19:25 Brick and Mortar car shopping or online like Carvana?

21:00 Warranties scam or not?

22:00 4wd or Awd?

25:00 Hyundai's and Kia's

"Advice is Optional" is a conversational podcast. The insights we share are personal opinions, not professional advice, and are intended to foster understanding, not to substitute expert guidance. Remember to consult qualified professionals for any medical, legal, or psychological concerns.

Gage shares a real-time life update, he and his partner, Sarah, have decided to move in together which moves the convo towards fears, finances, and logistics… eventually bringing in one of Gage's famous spreadsheets. This episode reminds you that growth isn't perfect, and the advice is always optional.

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Highlights:

1:00 Gage's update on moving in with his partner, Sarah

4:02 Moving in with a significant other should be treated more than if just moving in with a friend

8:01 Gage and Sarah consider if their 'big pictures' align

9:13 Life saving marriage advice from Kristal

11:10 Who had more reservations about moving in Gage or Sarah?

19:43 What happens now?

20:39 Gage wants to make a list of pet peeves

26:27 Advice

"Advice is Optional" is a conversational podcast. The insights we share are personal opinions, not professional advice, and are intended to foster understanding, not to substitute expert guidance. Remember to consult qualified professionals for any medical, legal, or psychological concerns.

Gage and Kristal take on workplace dress codes, professional expectations, and the unwritten rules no one ever explains. What begins with Gage's frustration over having to get a haircut turns into a debate about comfort versus professionalism, generational differences, and the hidden power dynamics behind "looking the part."

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Highlights:

0:48 Gage's luxurious mane is gone! But why?

3:49 Do we perform differently when we dress differently?

5:44 Gage's take on performance with a dress code

6:28 Kristal roasts Gage about his hair

13:27 Does what you wear change how others view us?

15:18 Gage's advice: look homeless for your mom- you may get a few pairs of pants out of it

"Advice is Optional" is a conversational podcast. The insights we share are personal opinions, not professional advice, and are intended to foster understanding, not to substitute expert guidance. Remember to consult qualified professionals for any medical, legal, or psychological concerns.