Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

That should include the cost of car payments , fuel, insurance and more. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Miles Walker is a freelance blogger who usually writes about car insurance over at Car Insurance Comparison.org. His recent review looked at where to get North Carolina car insurance. Early evidence also indicates that hybrid cars depreciate faster than other cars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Sure, your mind may go right to taking the subway or hailing a taxi, but there are many ways to make travel more sustainable and a lot less polluting. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2011

Here are ways to avoid having a sour experience when buying a used car: Know where to buy. Probably the best place to buy a used car is from a new car dealership. These are mostly late model cars that new car buyers have traded in. These are the cream of the used car crop, and are priced accordingly.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You will find first-hand experience on how expensive or easy it is to maintain, the best auto shops for that model, and a lot on the car’s reliability or best practices to enhance that reliability. Pro Tip: If you aren’t too set on buying a new car, you can also find people selling their pre-owned cars in these forums.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

You might have to share your house with your roommates but, depending on your location, it may be better than being stuck in a studio apartment on your own. If you live outside of a major metropolitan area, chances are you need a car. Read Up on Retirement Accounts. You avoid a large chunk of deprecation if you purchase used.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post by Lisa at Car Insurance Comparison, an Australian blog created to help its readers compare car insurance in and around their areas. And the best part: you may have just cut a developer out of building another cookie-cutter high-rise. Avoid Consumerism.

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