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Is Filling the Tank Emptying your Wallet?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Experiment with Using One Car – If you and your spouse have two cars, you can try just using one car for a week or two to see if you can get by with one car. You should make sure to choose the car that has the best gas mileage. Tips to Improve Your Car’s Mileage.

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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

Edmunds recommends that a new car payment be no more than 15 percent of your monthly take-home pay. A used car payment should be no more than 10 percent, but that number varies by expert. For some buyers, financing a vehicle may make sense when balanced as a part of their larger financial picture.

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