What do You Think: Finance a Big Car or Pay Cash?

The column "Real Housewives of Atlanta: Not Real Black Atlanta Wealth!" appears to have hit a nerve in comments section and on Facebook.

One specific question on the table on Facebook is the idea that so many African-Americans lease and make big payments on big cars.

Do you think you can "afford" a car just because a car dealer and bank are willing to set up a payment plan for you? Do you believe someone is wealthy when you see them in a late-model European car?

Is the African-American community any different from others in the United States when it comes to conspicuous consumption?

Be honest! Share your view with us in comments!