Why pay more than you have to when filling up your tank? Visit the following websites to find the cheapest gas prices in your neighborhood! Type in your zip code and these websites will help you find the cheapest gas around. - MapQuest Gas Prices - Gas Buddy - Fuel Me Up For more great tips on how to save on gas, read THIS! You can find out about the coolest apps to save you on gas and parking HERE. *Photo by Photos8.com … [Read more...]
Coolest Phone apps to save on Gas & Parking
September 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
Phone apps are the coolest thing right now and if you own an iPhone or other mobile device, now is the time to take advantage of them. Some are free, others you have to pay for but the long-term savings more than makes up for it. Here are a few cool phone apps that we like! AroundMe - Shows you a complete list of businesses nearest you (gas station, taxi, bank, hotel, etc) saving you time and possibly money! Cheap Gas - This apps helps find the cheapest gas station around. iWant - … [Read more...]
Top Ways to Save on Gas
September 14, 2010 By 4 Comments
Gas prices are ridiculous. We all know it, we all complain about it. But what are we going to DO about it? I know gas prices are crazy because we own an SUV and it frequently costs us $60-70 dollar per WEEK to fill up the tank. Pretty much everyone I know owns at least one SUV or similar gas-guzzling car, so I know we're not alone. With the economy where it is, we are always looking for ways to stretch our dollars. Here a few TIPS I've found helpful. Visit the following … [Read more...]
The Smart Way to Sell (or trade-in) Your Car
September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Whether you're selling your old car to buy a new one, or "going green" and planning to walk/bike everywhere instead of drive...use these tips to get the most money from the sale of your car! Avoid the car dealer if you can. Although it's sometimes easier to just (trade it in), you'll often get less, sometimes $1 - 3,000 less than you would selling it yourself. Selling it yourself is easier than you think and is a great deal for both parties involved! Clean your car inside and out and … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Taken for a Ride – Car Shopping!
September 14, 2010 By 5 Comments
Are you in the market for a new car? Or a new-used car? It's a lot of fun to go car shopping, but remember to do some financial homework before you visit a showroom or car lot. Here are some things to help you get the best price for your new car! 1. Gather a folder of materials to take with you. Car salesman hate to see the folder because they know it means you've done your homework. Here is what to include in it: A copy of your recent credit report/score. You can learn more … [Read more...]
Cheap Transportation Options – Travel for Less
March 29, 2010 By 2 Comments
If you are trying to save money and live within your means during these tough economic times, then you are desperate to find areas of your life where you can reduce or completely eliminate costs. Depending on your lifestyle and what kind of an income you have there are cheap transportation options that will allow you to get around while saving money on gas and vehicle repairs that can be very costly. You should know that finding these inexpensive options might take a little bit of research and … [Read more...]
Saving Money with Cheap Transportation
March 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
These are tough times and many people are examining and reexamining their monthly budgets to see if there are any areas where they can cut costs and save some money. People who commute to different cities or even different states so that they can keep their good paying jobs are in an especially precarious situation, as they need to commute to make money, but the commute is costing them great amounts of money at the same time. If you must commute to work and other activities in your life, you … [Read more...]
Reduce Transportation Costs – Examine Your Ride
March 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
Many people are looking for anyway that they can possibly save money on their day to day expenses. Depending on what you do for work and the activities that your family may be involved in, it’s impossible to say that you will just cut out all the expenses that don’t include eating or hygiene. However, when it comes to transportation and reducing the costs associated with your daily commuting, there are some things that you can take a look at to determine whether or not you are spending your … [Read more...]
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