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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. And, in 2012 alone, both Kia and Hyundai were found guilty of misstating their vehicles’ fuel efficiency by up to 15 percent , while a California woman was awarded nearly $10,000 when she sued Honda in small claims court for overstated mpg claims.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Pre-coronavirus, I considered having 3 months of expenses saved in cash to be sufficient. Every night my first prayer is that this virus starts to mitigate, the curve flattens to a manageable level for our health care system, and lives are saved. Emergency Savings = Last Resort. Post-coronavirus, not so much!

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Review: 2012 Kia Sorrento

Saving With Shellie

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to test drive a 2012 Kia Sorrento. Here are a few of my favorites from the 2012 Kia Sorrento : :: Features. Split Fold Third Row - First, I had no idea that the 2012 Kia Sorrento even offered a third row seat. The official EPA Fuel Economy is 20 MPG in the City and 26 MPG on the highway.

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Freebie Friday 4/20

Saving In Akron

Enjoy this week's freebies brought to you by Savings Lifestyle. The Super Red Racer by Dave Ramsey (Valid through 4/22/2012). Fuel Economy Guide. Happy Friday everyone! Make sure you check out their huge listing of Free Stuff. Thanks everyone and enjoy your freebies! Tully's Coffee K – Cups.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Maria presents Politics and economy in the Eurozone part 1 posted at The Money Principle , saying, “The people have spoken in France and Greece. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently. Can you blame them?

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Is the economy really recovering or will our jobs (assuming we have one) once again disappear? I moved my retirement savings from two company plans into an IRA. We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. annually — and that’s quite ordinary.”. My Predicament.

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Thank you to all our lovely readers!

Discount Coder UK

What a year it’s been, with the economy nose-diving yet again and money-saving tips hot on the nation’s lips. The trend has been reflected on telly, with programmes like Kirsty’s Vintage Home making a splash. read more.