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Travel Tidbits: 2023's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

Motherhood Moments

Shopping at grocery stores for dinner instead of restaurants can also save a lot! Nancy G McGehee – Professor, Virginia Tech; Co-editor, Journal of Travel Research “First, make sure your vehicle is in proper working order (tires inflated, recently serviced, etc.) – this will help optimize your fuel efficiency.

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13 Ways to Make Your Existing Car Greener and Avoid Buying a New One

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buy fuel-efficient tires. Check out online stores like Tire Rack to order your tires and have them shipped to a local installation shop; it could save you hundreds on your next set of tires. It’s just creating drag which reduces your fuel economy. Avoid quick starts and stops. Remove the roof rack. Maintain your vehicle.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” 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? Read and learn how to save some money.” ” Harry Sit from The Finance Buff asks Tax Efficiency: Relative or Absolute?