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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If we all used less gas and walked more we would not only improve our financial picture but we will be healthier too. ” Jay from Daily Fuel Economy Tip shares How to Save on a New Car , and says, “Are you in the market for a new car? Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important.

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Review: 2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring 4-Door

Saving With Shellie

I had a conference in Dallas a few weeks ago and they wanted me to check out the amazing gas mileage in the Mazda 3i. I drive a gas-guzzling mom mobile, a mid-size 8-seat SUV that costs more than $65 to fill up. So our gas expense is a little ridiculous. I made the entire trip on a single tank of gas.

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Go Green and Save Money by Picking the Right Car

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A survey conducted by the MoneySupermarket.com car insurance division revealed that 65% of motorists will consider fuel economy and basic running costs the next time they purchase a new vehicle. How to Save Money on Gas. It costs £25,990 ($41,790) to buy from new which is almost £10,000 ($16,079) more than a petrol Ford Focus.