Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Back in my teens and early twenties, Mom used to yell at me about not carrying enough cash. She envisioned me running out of gasoline and not being able to get home. At the time, I didn’t have credit cards so it was a valid concern. As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks.

Used 180

Used Credit Cards Gasoline Consumer 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

I would be doubtful too if someone told me that, but the truth is that it’s rather easy to do if you have a rewards credit card and work hard to maximize your earning potential with it. If you are a new cardholder you usually get some bonus points upon signing up, and the Amtrak card gives you 12,000 points to start with.

Vacation 200

Vacation Credit Cards Frugal Airline 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

How fast do you get to speed, do you use cruise control , do you change lanes frequently? Using your cruise control to maintain a constant speed will improve your mpg. Gasoline Purity. No, gas stations are not selling dirty gas, but some gasoline varieties are cut with more ethanol than others. Maintenance.

Fuel Economy 186

Fuel Economy Gasoline Fuel Economy 186