One of the cars we had been driving was a 1999 Toyota Camry. Not that it hadn't been a good car to us, because it had, but it had gotten to the point where it was no longer reliable and that was a huge concern to us. Especially when it came to driving kids to and from school everyday. The last thing that we wanted was for the car to break down on I-40 in the middle of rush hour traffic with the kids. It was stressing us out, but so was the idea … [Read more...] about Why Sometimes Leasing a New Car is the Way to Go
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How to Avoid Premature Depreciation on Your Car
Before I bought a new car last spring, I did my fair share of car shopping for several months. I wanted to make sure I got all the features and things I wanted in my new-to-me car without paying more than I could afford. Of course I bought a used vehicle, but there are lots of people out there that refuse to buy anything other a brand new car. The current prices of new automobiles are at an all-time high. According to Kelley Blue Book, in … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Premature Depreciation on Your Car
Why Now is the Time to Purchase a New Vehicle (If You’re Going To)
Let's face it, most of us dread shopping for a new car. Unfortunately, the time comes when we're forced to face our fears and dive on it. This is one of those experiences that you can either come out of with a great experience and have saved thousands of dollars or feel absolutely horrible and have spent thousands more than you wanted to. New car buying and negotiating is one of my favorite past times, so let's get to it and I'll show you my … [Read more...] about Why Now is the Time to Purchase a New Vehicle (If You’re Going To)
7 Quick and Easy Ways to Save Money on Car Repairs
Most of us operate a vehicle on a daily basis, driving from home to work and back again, along with running errands. We usually don't take much time to think about the maintenance that is involved. As long as the vehicle starts and has fuel, then we're good, right? We only seem to take note when something starts to sound funny, or our vehicle shows us the warning icons. When this happens, it is usually too late and we will be in need of car … [Read more...] about 7 Quick and Easy Ways to Save Money on Car Repairs
4 of the Best Ways to Save on Gas Regularly
Let's face it, I drive A LOT! If it were up to me, I wouldn't even own a car. But because of where I live, even though it happens to be downtown in the Capital City of the state, our public transportation system is still antiquated and the city is widely spread out, which requires a car to get around about anywhere. Therefore, I end up filling up my tank at least once a week, sometimes more. Luckily, I picked a car with fairly decent gas mileage … [Read more...] about 4 of the Best Ways to Save on Gas Regularly
4 Forgotten Ways to Save More on Car Insurance
I talk about car insurance quite a bit here and the main reason is I believe it's one of those easy wins when it comes to saving money. Many of us don't think twice about our insurance carrier once we are set up. Well, I used to be in that boat, but I've since changed my mindset. I love saving money and will switch carriers in a heartbeat if they can bring my overall costs down with the same coverage. My eyes were opened when I saved $60 a … [Read more...] about 4 Forgotten Ways to Save More on Car Insurance