PodcastsEssentials: Is it better to lease or buy a car?July 10, 2018 On this week’s episode of Essentials, host Geoffrey Williams takes a look at one of the most common debates in personal finance: is it better to lease or buy a car? More From This Series In Conversation With: Frank Hracs Essentials: Is it better to lease or buy a car? Essentials: Why do interest rates change? Essentials: What are stocks and how are they purchased? Investing and You Essentials: How does bond trading work?