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Six Eco-friendly Ways to Save Money for You and Your Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Heading into the summer, gas prices will continue to go up, so transportation alternatives can really help. Carpooling, public transportation, and biking are all terrific ways to cut down trips to the gas pump while decreasing your own personal carbon footprint left on the environment. Energy efficient tax credits.

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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

How to determine how much car you can afford To set a budget for your vehicle, start by deciding what you can comfortably pay each month. Be sure to factor in costs like maintenance, gas and insurance in addition to loan or lease payments. A used car payment should be no more than 10 percent, but that number varies by expert.

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How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Needless to say, a vast majority of Americans don’t own luxury vehicles, but that’s not to say that these people own broken-down used cars. There are still some wonderful options that fall within a reasonable price range. What is your dream car? Buying a new car is only the beginning.

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11 Ways To Make Personal Travel More Sustainable And Less Polluting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Commuting to work not only saves wear and tear on your car (and wallet) but also reduces pollution – it means there is one less car on the road. Use Car Share Services like ZipCar rent cars by the hour, so if you only need a ride once in a while you should consider renting one instead of paying for your own.

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Get Your Car Summer Ready & Save on Pennzoil at Walmart.com

For the Mommas

Get Your Car Summer Ready & Save on Pennzoil at Walmart.com. With gas prices being low, AAA projects that 34 million people will drive to their Memorial Day destinations this year. Get Your Car Summer Ready and save some money by doing a DIY oil change. Use if < than 75,000 miles).

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

Cars represent a significant chunk of your budget, with car payments, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and gas. As tempted as you are to jump into an expensive, new car to celebrate that high paying job you just got, consider going with a used or a certified pre-owned car.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If we all used less gas and walked more we would not only improve our financial picture but we will be healthier too. ” Jason Price from One Money Design shares his Beliefs and Opinions about Money – A Financial Manifesto , and says, “Over 5000 words that describes my beliefs and opinions about money and personal finance.”