Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 1, 2014
We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. We then looked at how much each item in that group cost us; gas, property and car insurance, maintenance, etc. Other than housing, our biggest budget buster is transportation. 400/month gas for truck. 130/month gas for car.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 19, 2014
In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. However, cutting these simple pleasures from your life doesn’t have to be the answer you’re looking for when it comes to your finances. Rethink Your Transportation. Plus, there are other benefits.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 23, 2014
The most obvious cost of any commute is the gas cost. The longer your commute, the more you’ll pay in gas each month. If you have a long commute in a car that guzzles gas, your costs will be huge. Many people choose to buy more efficient cars, take public transportation, and carpool in order to reduce these costs.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2012
While gas is not currently at an all time high, it is still expensive. Fortunately, if you change your habits and the way you think, you can significantly reduce your gas costs, which means more money for other things. Tips to Reduce Your Gas Consumption. You should make sure to choose the car that has the best gas mileage.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 14, 2014
Gasoline : We currently budget $75 a week for gasoline which translates to a tank of gas for our van. With gas prices falling significantly recently, we haven’t been using the full amount. We would be sacrificing our long term financial growth in order to make our budget a little more comfortable in the short term. Money Tips'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Our gas and electric bills have been smaller since we moved. Public Transportation and Other Amenities. So, even though this doesn’t have much to do with downsizing per se , our lifestyle change in general is resulting in lower transportation costs. We have a smaller place, and we use less energy to keep it comfortable.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 30, 2013
Know where the turn-off valves are for your gas and water. Broken water and gas mains can make an already difficult situation intolerable — and even more dangerous. Know how to turn these items off, and show children who are old enough to help how to turn off the water and gas. Think ahead, and prepare for emergencies.
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