Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2013

If you take public transit , you might need to pay for a pass. You also have to think about insurance costs (many auto insurers base your premium on how many miles you travel each year). We managed to avoid having it show up on the insurance, but we still had a hefty fine to pay.

Insurance 220

Insurance Transportation Public Transit Cars 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2014

We then looked at how much each item in that group cost us; gas, property and car insurance, maintenance, etc. Of that $1,000, the breakdown is: $180/month truck insurance. 187/month car insurance. We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. 400/month gas for truck.

Transportation 167

Transportation Fuel Economy Insurance Public Transit 167

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Money spent on gas, insurance, parking permits and maintenance will find its way back into your wallet. Turn to public transit or rides from your car-wielding buddies for longer-distance trips that won’t cut it on foot. Essentials are available on your school’s campus. Your student ID can be a passport to savings.

College 102

College Student Public Transit DSL 102