62% of Millenials’ Savings Won’t Cover this Inevitable Expense
Many Americans (especially younger generations) are plagued by stress over money. Two recent reports are linked below, with astonishing facts: American Psychological Association has just released a study that 72% of Americans have felt stressed about money within the last 30 days. A recent Bankrate report shows that 62% of millenials don’t have sufficient savings […]
How to Free Your Car from a Snowdrift
Much as we hate to admit it, our rear-wheel drive car recently got stuck in a snowdrift. We’re happy to report that it was stuck in our driveway, and not on the road, but it was still a nuisance to free it. In order to save you the humiliation and embarrassment, we’ve compiled some tips […]
WFMY News 2 in Greensboro Covers Openbay
We loved this article from WFMY News 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Tanya Rivera wrote our favorite headline of the year, and Kent Meeker advises his favorite apps, including Openbay – download the Openbay mobile app now. We are thrilled for the press coverage, and so glad that Tanya and Kurt noted that: Openbay delivers […]
First Major Blizzard of 2015 in New England: 5 Helpful Tips While Driving
This has been a relatively mild winter, and New Englanders are just about to say “Hello” to their first significant snow storm of 2015. According to experts, New Englanders are about to be immobilized with the arrival of several feet of heavy white snow, which can make driving pretty scary. It’s always best to stay […]
8 Tips for Buying a New Car
The good news is you’re thinking about buying a new car. The bad? You don’t even know where to begin. It always pays to comparison shop, and with so many sites dedicated to vehicle reviews, stats on reliability over time, information on the cost of vehicles over time, and even customer reviews of the dealerships, you […]
This Household Item Will Prevent Winter Windshield Problems for Your Car
The winter months bring many joyful things: the holidays, skiing, warm and snuggly clothing, hot cocoa by the fireplace, and icy windshields on your car. Okay, that last one’s not so fun – but it’s going to happen to just about everyone, with the exception of those lucky devils living in tropical environments. Scraping ice […]
How to Winterize Your Car Battery
The “Polar Vortex” buzzwords are making headlines this week as temps plunge across the country. Winter’s always tough on cars, and among the parts most susceptible to cold is your battery. Don’t wind up stuck with a flat battery in the shivering cold. Here are a few tips to help winterize your car battery. Replace the battery […]
What to Look for When Reviewing a Car Repair Estimate
Unless you enjoy turning a wrench, car repair and maintenance is a necessary evil. Car repair estimates always seem so unfair and often include repairs that didn’t really seem necessary. The whole experience is taxing, but with this list of suggestions, we can help shrink your repair bills, ensuring a better experience and a well-running car for […]
The Most Expensive Car Repairs and How Can You Avoid Them
What better incentive to stay up on your car’s regularly scheduled maintenance than the possibility of having to pay through the nose for a costly repair? If you’re the kind of driver who never changes the oil, never rotates the tires, and never thinks about anything other than keeping the tank full of gas, odds are you’ve […]
(Breakdown on) The Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas And all through the house Was grunting and frustration from Mrs. Clause’s spouse Nervous and worried, Santa would sweat and toil Fixing his sleigh, replacing the oil For while people sing of Rudolph leading his sleigh Reindeer no longer hack it in this modern day Santa, who’s known as an […]
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