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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

No, gas stations are not selling dirty gas, but some gasoline varieties are cut with more ethanol than others. The numbers for leg room, head room, weight capacity, even the cargo capacity are tangible and exact. Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well.

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Bring on the Affordable Green Family Cars

Saving Cents With Sense

To drive “green," you don’t necessarily need to own a hybrid or an electric vehicle. While the latter options certainly boost your green lifestyle and save you additional dollars at the pump, a bevy of the other vehicle options are out there today that can get you more miles per gallon without the hybrid and electric sticker prices.

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Friday Links – School Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If so, don’t miss John’s post at Frugal Rules that describes The Potential Pitfalls of Working from Home. How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage. Hope your week went well. My week, just like last week has been a blur. This course is taking a lot out of me. How about you all? How is your summer?

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Reduce Gas Consumption. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone!