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Travel Tidbits: 2023's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

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To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. Look for ‘the road less traveled’: it is likely to be another record-breaking summer for travel so finding places that are not in demand is key. People are ready to get out and travel and this has been evidenced by a surge in air travel.

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Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Biofuel vs. Electric

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. Biofuel and electricity, including hybrid-electric cars, have emerged as top alternatives to fossil fuel.

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Thrifty Thinking - 2023's Best Gas Credit Cards

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Fuel Frustration : 78% of Americans say current gas prices are too high. Most Wanted Reward: Almost 3 in 4 Americans want rewards on gas more than any other type of travel purchase. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card offers 4 points per $1 spent at gas stations, as well as at EV charging stations and on travel.

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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We didn’t factor any road trip costs into that number (as road trips would go into “travel”), and we only accounted for $100/month maintenance costs for both vehicles. It has great fuel economy, at about 40 MPG. On average, we spend more than $1,000/month on our vehicles, and that’s just to get to and from work. Money Tips'

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The Benefits of Buying Local

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You support the local economy when you shop locally, keeping your town, suburb or local area viable and productive. You do not have to travel in order to source what you need; you have it right there, close to where you live. As well as the time saving, you also save in travel costs and the associated stress of driving in traffic.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

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During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues. But due to the improving economy and chaos in the Middle East, the price of oil is quickly climbing back up. gallons per passenger to travel 350 miles. Will the summer of 2011 be a repeat of 2008? Walking – 0.33 MJ (330 kJ).

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. Pre-coronavirus, I considered having 3 months of expenses saved in cash to be sufficient. Cash is King.

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