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National Boyfriend Day: Desperately Seeking a Mechanic Boyfriend?
The Twitterverse has just brought it to our attention that today is National Boyfriend Day. Apparently that’s an excuse to celebrate boyfriends of the romantic and platonic variety. It sounds like something we can all technically appreciate. National Boyfriend Day reminds us of a bunch of posts we’ve seen on social media of people seeking mechanic […]
6 Ways to Save on Car Insurance, via Money Crashers
Every state requires some form of auto insurance. Because most of us don’t actually get to reap the benefits of car insurance regularly, we don’t know exactly where to spend, and where to save, when shopping for a policy. For some ways to save on car insurance, we caught up with Andrew Schrage, co-owner of Money Crashers Personal Finance.Here […]
Improve Fuel Economy: 5 Tips to Make Saving Gas a CINCH
The price of gas used to be a relatively negligible expense. Cheap gas, along with stunning landscapes, has contributed to the popularity of the great American road trip. Whether you’re motivated by fluctuating gas prices or by the environment, it pays to understand ways to increase your fuel economy. Here are some tips to help, short of […]
What is Usage Based Insurance and is it Right for You?
Connected cars are making headlines. A lot of the talk revolves around futuristic ideas – like self-driving cars, or vehicles that have the ability to communicate with other vehicles – but there’s plenty of connected-car technology that you could benefit from today. If you’re a safe driver, and you’re willing to prove it, one connected-car […]
Why Vehicle Tax Deductions are Important?
It’s the eleventh hour, and you’re racking your brain looking for deductions on last year’s taxes – don’t overlook a thing.Your vehicle just might have some deductions in store. Let’s take a look at vehicle-related tax deductions to see if you might have any items that apply. If you’ve used your own vehicle for business, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is Pricey Premium Gas Worth It?
Fuel prices are making headlines, and they’re not the “pain at the pump” ones we’ve become used to in recent years. Prices are actually dropping, and as of this article’s live date (November 6, 2014), the national average is just below $3.00 per gallon. That’s welcome news, given those with low incomes spent nearly 13% […]
