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Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Consumer Reports comparison made a few assumptions when running its comparisons: Gas costs $4 per gallon Insurance costs Depreciation Cars driven 12,000 miles a year Original cost It seems as though some green cars offer better savings than others. What About Other Types of Green Cars? We went with a Subaru Outback.

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Minimize Your Impact on the Environment with Your Finances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Another way we can go green at home is by using programmable thermostats, or applying sealant to all the windows and doors to make sure that they are not leaking. We recently re-did our ground floor and installed bamboo flooring and got rid of all the carpet. These help to save money and energy especially in cold weather seasons.

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