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How to Save Money by Downsizing

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The cost of fuel is becoming prohibitive for drivers of larger vehicles, so much so that sales of the big, thirsty vehicles like Hummers are on the decline. More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions.

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11 Ways To Make Personal Travel More Sustainable And Less Polluting

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They are incredibly fuel-efficient, cheap to buy and insure, and emit way less pollution than automobiles do. Ride On Zero-Emission Golf Carts There are many small neighborhoods and communities which encourage residents to use golf carts to get around instead of cars. Sure beats using gasoline every day!

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

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” 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? and says, “While the real estate market continues on the road to recovery, there has been quite a buzz recently regarding reverse mortgages.