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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. Let’s take a look at a few reasons why your vehicle’s actual fuel economy may not add up to the advertised fuel estimates. We all know that city driving lowers fuel economy. The “You” Factor. Maintenance.

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Bring on the Affordable Green Family Cars

Saving Cents With Sense

And if you want to maximize the fuel economy even more, purchase the Rio with start/stop technology, which means the engine automatically shuts off when you’d otherwise be idling (think: red lights, traffic jams, etc). Frugal green living' This four-door, five-seat car starts at under $17,000 and gets 37 mpg in highway.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Edward Antrobus from Edward Antrobus shares My Money Pet Peeve: Skipping Frugality Because Earning More is Better. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important. Kathleen from Frugal Portland shares More thoughts on buying a house. I totally agree. The Best of The Rest.