Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Experts typically recommend spending no more than 20 percent of take-home pay on a car. That should include the cost of car payments , fuel, insurance and more. Be sure to factor in costs like maintenance, gas and insurance in addition to loan or lease payments. Insurance costs also vary by vehicle and individual.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2012

Plus, green cars tend to help you save money on gas, right? After all, if you have a greener car that gets better gas mileage , you don’t have to fill up as often. Clearly, there are other factors at play here, just beyond the fuel savings. However, sometimes a green car won’t save you as much as you thought.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2012

I don’t know about you, but I dread every single time I have to pull into the gas station and fill up my vehicle. From squeezing every last mile out of a tank to using the Gas Buddy app on my iPhone to find the absolute lowest gasoline price near me, gas at $4.00+ per gallon can be a budget killer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2013

I knew I wanted a reliable, fuel efficient car. If you want a commuter car, you will likely want to focus on a smaller, more fuel efficient car. How To Improve Your Vehicle’s Gas Mileage And Save… Should You Invest In Renovations Or Purchase A New Home? I also thought I wanted a four door for ease.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 11, 2012

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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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. Just over the past week, our son replaced the fuel pump and exhaust system on his truck. (I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) I ran the numbers.

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