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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. 187/month car insurance. 130/month gas for car.

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11 Ways To Make Personal Travel More Sustainable And Less Polluting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are 11 ways you can make your transportation needs a little more eco-friendly. Take Public Transportation If you live anywhere near a small or large city, you probably have access to some form of municipal public transportation. Doing so eliminates car payments, insurance bills, and maintenance costs.

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Could Your Commute Be Costing You More Than You Think?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to keep your car fueled up. Your vehicle’s size and its fuel efficiency also matter. Many people choose to buy more efficient cars, take public transportation, and carpool in order to reduce these costs. Realize, too, that your insurance costs might increase with your commute. What About Time? What do you think?

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7 Common DIY Moving Mistakes to Avoid

Koupon Karen

It’s not just about packing belongings; it’s about organizing logistics, securing transportation, and often juggling tight schedules. These experts understand the local area, can navigate busy streets with ease, and have the necessary equipment to transport your belongings safely.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. – Transportation: loan payments, fuel, insurance, service/repairs, necessary parking/tolls. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. The grocery category is the easiest one to reduce.

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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

It includes oil and gas exploration and production companies, as well as producers of other consumable fuels like coal and ethanol. Transportation stocks such as airlines , railroads , and logistics companies are found within the industrials sector, as are companies in the aerospace , defense , construction , and engineering industries.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

Transportation Once you’ve secured your accommodations, transportation is the next area to save money when traveling. Gas & Transportation If you’re driving, you can do a few things to save on gas. Regarding fuel efficiency, if you drive a gas hog, consider renting something smaller and better on gas.