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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It has great fuel economy, at about 40 MPG. Right now, it is not realistic for us to become a one car family. Since it costs about $20/day in gas for my partner to take the truck, and my car has at least double the fuel economy, when we carpool, he drives the car.

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Bring on the Affordable Green Family Cars

Saving Cents With Sense

What’s more is that many of these 40-plus miles-per-gallon cars aren’t the two-seat vehicles normally associated with good gas mileage, but models fit for the whole family. So what can be attributed to automakers developing more fuel-efficient cars without classifying them as hybrids or electrics? So yes, it can fit the whole family.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I totally agree.