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Bring on the Affordable Green Family Cars

Saving Cents With Sense

To drive “green," you don’t necessarily need to own a hybrid or an electric vehicle. While the latter options certainly boost your green lifestyle and save you additional dollars at the pump, a bevy of the other vehicle options are out there today that can get you more miles per gallon without the hybrid and electric sticker prices.

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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cars tend to release small amounts of unburned fuel and operate more inefficiently during cold weather. Also, people tend to over-estimate how long they need to let their car run for it to warm up. Modern cars do not need very long to warm up, even in cold weather. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well. Maintenance.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Reduce Gas Consumption. Just get rid of your car. Maintain appropriate tire pressure levels and keep your car tuned.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!