00425nam a22000977a 4500020001800000100001900018245005800037260002200095490000500117650020500122  a97808024260171 aBurkett, Larry00aMajor Purchasesb:  Includes Home, Auto & Applicances  bMoody Pressc19910 a 4aShould I buy a new or used car (if any), rent a house or buy one, borrow money or pay cash.  Are home equity loans a good idea?  Is it possible to stay out of dept when you undertake a major purchase?