In my particular scenario, my goal was clearly defined as purchasing a new Toyota Corolla while finding the most cost-effective solution. The next step was to gather information on leasing and financing. I had a basic understanding of leasing; however, I wanted to do enough research on it to identify a good leasing deal from a bad one. Unfortunately, I didn't have a great credit history. Therefore, getting a good interest rate for financing or leasing would have been somewhat of a